Since this region has plenty of wet weather, a rainy-day option is welcome. The main museum is a pleasant complex in a mid-19th century building that was once the gaol. There’s a gallery showcasing local art, a display on the Knysna elephants and a community art project. Around the corner on Queen Street and with the same opening hours is Millwood House , a mini complex of museums detailing Knysna’s history. It’s a quaint set of buildings dating back to the town’s booming timber era. This is the main focus of the museum, though it also houses information on Knysna’s involvement in the Anglo-Boer War and details on the town’s founder George Rex.
