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Foyer Renovations

The Iziko South African Museum is currently finalising a repair and renovation project, funded by the Department of Public Works. Certain public areas such as the foyer, restaurant and retail area will be renovated and upgraded. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Our objective is to transform this area into a secure, welcoming space for visitors that will provide high quality public facilities with improved orientation and information about the Iziko South African Museum, as well as the collections and temporary exhibitions of Iziko’s other eleven museums.

The design solution and implementation of this revamp will embody in some ways the spirit and underlying ethos of Iziko, of providing a warm welcome that will be sure to enhance visitor experience.

Profile

The South African Museum was founded in 1825. In 1897 the Museum moved to its present building in the historic Company's Garden. Since then millions of visitors have wandered its halls and corridors to be stimulated and inspired by its collections and exhibitions. They have left the Museum with a better understanding of the earth and its biological and cultural diversity, past and present.

Location

25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Hours

Open 10:00 - 17:00 daily
Closed Workers Day and Christmas Day

Entrance fees

Visitors 16 years and older: R15
Under 16 years free
South African pensioners, school learners and students: R5
Free entrance on selected commemorative days.

Facilities

Parking: Yes
Disabled access: Yes
Shop: Closed
Café: Closed
Conference facilities: Yes
Special needs, please call +27 (0)21 481 3800

Contact

Telephone +27 (0)21 481 3800
Fax: +27 (0)21 481 3993
Email: info@iziko.org.za

Postal Address

South African Museum
PO Box 61
Cape Town
8000