275 Jacob Maré Street, Pretoria Tel: 012 322 2805

Named after the famous Melrose Abbey in Scotland, Melrose House was built in 1886 by prosperous Pretoria businessman George Jesse Heys. Today this elegant house museum stands as a superb example of the transition of Victorian to Edwardian architectural styles and interiors. The interior is characterised by colourful stained glass windows, paintings by English artists, carpets in rich colours, ornate ceilings and fireplaces, as well as valuable porcelain ornaments, the majority of which belonged to the Heys family. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. Thursdays 10:00 to 20:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00.