Welcome to the electronic world of Iziko as represented on this website. Here you’ll discover what the Iziko national museums of South Africa located in the Cape region are all about: their history of diverse heritage, unique sites, priceless collections and exciting events.

Iziko Museums of Cape Town consists of twelve sites, including the oldest museum in South Africa and the national art gallery. Our collections hold millions of artefacts in trust for the nation. We are committed to broadening public access to our important collections and sites and developing this website as a rich resource of information about South African art, natural history and social history.

I trust that you will enjoy the journey with us through the web pages of this site.

Prof. Henry C (Jatti) Bredekamp
Chief Executive Officer
February 2007