Built in the 18th century, this museum was originally the home of Abu Bakr Effendi, a well-known Turkish scholar and prominent leader in the Muslim community. He was brought here to help quell feuding between Muslim factions and is believed to have written one of the first books in Afrikaans.
The house has been furnished to re-create the lifestyle of a typical Malay family in the 19th century. (Since the exhibits aren’t labeled, you might do better to visit the museum as part of a guided tour of the Malay quarter.) Look for works by artist Gregoire Boonzaire, who is famous for capturing both the chaos and charm of neighborhoods such as the Bo-Kaap and District Six.