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The South African Museum, founded in 1825 and situated in the historic Company’s Gardens, has seen millions of visitors, attracted by the vast historical collection the museum has to offer, ranging from fossils to ancient insects and historical tools. A visit to this museum is not only culturally enriching, but the impressive natural collection will also ignite a spark of interest in learning more about the creatures with which we share our planet.

The Iziko South African Museum

Hours:

Winter Weekend Hours:

Saturdays: 08h30 – 16h00

Sundays: 08h30 – 16h00

Open between 09h00 and 17h00
Monday to Sunday
Closed on Christmas Day and Workers’ Day

Fees:

International Fee

Adults: R100
Children aged 5 to 17: R100
Pensioners and Students: R100

Local Fee

Adults: R60.00
Children aged 5 to 17: R40.00

Upon Presentation of Valid Identification
South African pensioners and students (with valid cards): R40.00 / Free entry on Fridays

Education Programme fees
Planetarium school shows R 40 Per learner
per learner
Booked school groups
(museum school lessons with museum educator )
R 40
Booked School groups
(museum school lessons without museum educator )
R 20
Unbooked school groups
( museum school lessons without museum educator )
R 30
Guided tours for (organisations, business, private Individuals, etc) R 110 per person
Mobile Museum to schools R 260 per visit
Outreach programmes to festivals R 290 per day
Public programmes Free

Free entry on commemorative days

Plan your Visit

The South African Museum, founded in 1825 and situated in the historic Company’s Gardens, has seen millions of visitors, attracted by the vast historical collection the museum has to offer, ranging from fossils to ancient insects and historical tools. A visit to this museum is not only culturally enriching, but the impressive natural collection will also ignite a spark of interest in learning more about the creatures with which we share our planet.

The Iziko South African Museum

Hours:

Winter Weekend Hours:

Saturdays: 08h30 – 16h00

Sundays: 08h30 – 16h00

Open between 09h00 and 17h00
Monday to Sunday
Closed on Christmas Day and Workers’ Day

Fees:

International Fee

Adults: R100
Children aged 5 to 17: R100
Pensioners and Students: R100

Local Fee

Adults: R60.00
Children aged 5 to 17: R40.00

Upon Presentation of Valid Identification
South African pensioners and students (with valid cards): R40.00 / Free entry on Fridays

Education Programme fees
Planetarium school shows R 40 Per learner
per learner
Booked school groups
(museum school lessons with museum educator )
R 40
Booked School groups
(museum school lessons without museum educator )
R 20
Unbooked school groups
( museum school lessons without museum educator )
R 30
Guided tours for (organisations, business, private Individuals, etc) R 110 per person
Mobile Museum to schools R 260 per visit
Outreach programmes to festivals R 290 per day
Public programmes Free

Free entry on commemorative days

Welcome

Iziko Museums of South Africa is open from Mondays to Sundays again!

Iziko Museums of South Africa (Iziko) operates Cape Town’s premier cultural attractions. The 11 national museums, each with their own history and character, inspire our visitors through creative interpretation, education, research and information sharing, with professional and consistent high-quality exhibitions, programmes and events.

Iziko is a dynamic institution, adapting to the requirements of our developing democracy and the ever evolving cultural, scientific and heritage sector. Ubuntu is what guides us. We nurture the communities we serve and the partners who share our passion. In our work, we trust and respect diversity.

‘Iziko’ is an isiXhosa word meaning ‘hearth’, embodying the spirit of a transformed institution and our vision of ‘African Museums of Excellence’. The hearth is traditionally and symbolically the social centre of the home, a place associated with warmth, kinship and the spirits of the ancestors. Iziko was thus envisaged as a space for all South Africans to gather, nourish body and soul, and share stories and the knowledge passed from one generation to the next. At Iziko we seek to celebrate our heritage while generating new cultural legacies for future generations and a society that has moved beyond the shackles of the past.

Museum Hours

 

Winter Weekend Hours:

 Saturdays: 08h30 – 16h00

Iziko Museums: Slave Lodge, South African Museum and South African National Gallery,

Bo-Kaap Museum and Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

Sundays: 08h30 – 16h00

Iziko Museums: Iziko South African Museum, South African National Gallery

and Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

Museums

Visiting Hours

Museum

Visiting Hours

Thursday and Friday from 09h00 – 17h00

Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 – 17h00

Saturdays 08:00 to 16:00

Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 – 17h00 Saturdays & Sundays 08:00 to 16:00

This museum is currently closed to the public

Monday to Saturday 09h00 – 17h00

Tuesday to Sunday from 08h00–16h00. Closed on Mondays for research (excluding school holidays)

Thursday and Friday from 09h00 – 17h00

Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 – 17h00

Saturdays 08:00 to 16:00

Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 – 17h00 Saturdays & Sundays 08:00 to 16:00

Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 – 17h00 Saturdays & Sundays 08:00 to 16:00

09h00 – 17h00

Visits by appointment only.

Monday to Friday from 10h00–17h00. Visits by appointment only.

Admission Fees

New Fee increasement, effective as of 1st April 2026.

Iziko Museum site: 

Country Benefit

Standard Entrance Fee

Upon presentation of valid SA ID/ SADC identification

Adults

Children 

SA student & pensioners

Family Ticket

Adults

Children

(5-18years)

Pensioners and Students

Family Ticket

5-years & under free (excluding Planetarium)

Upon presentation of valid SA ID & student card

2 Adults + 2 Children (5years and older)

2 Adults + 2 Children (5years and older)

Iziko Planetarium

and Digital Dome

R100

R60

R60

R260

R150

R150

R150

R450

Iziko South African Museum

R60

R40

R40

R160

R100

R100

R100

R300

Iziko South African National Gallery

Iziko Slave Lodge

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Iziko Old Town House

Iziko Rust en Vreugd

Iziko Bertram House

Please note the following:

Children aged 2 and over, occupying a seat in the Planetarium, pay full children’s rate. 
A Family ticket comprise of 2 Adults and 2 Children, aged 5years and older. 
Please present valid identification to get local, student and pensioners fees.
 
*FREE entry to selected Iziko Museums of South Africa on commemorative days.
*Free entry excludes: Groot Constantia, the Castle of Good Hope and the Planetarium
*Free on Fridays for South African students and pensioners
(upon presentation of valid identification)

Exhibitions & Events

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Dear Visitor

Some sections of the Iziko South African Museum (ISAM) are temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs.

There is still plenty to see, do and enjoy while these areas are temporarily closed.

The following exhibition halls at the ISAM are all still open and fully accessible: Whale Well, Power of Rock Art, Home Coming,

The Sea and Us, Gaiasphere, The Art of Science, Tata Madiba, Humanity, Bees!

 

The ISAM Café remains open and will continue operating as normal.

 

Bonus for visitors: More Museums, More Experiences.

For the duration of the maintenance and repairs, visitors to the ISAM will receive a complimentary entry ticket to any of the following

Iziko Museums: Iziko South African National Gallery, Iziko Slave Lodge, Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum or the Iziko Old Town House.

The complimentary ticket is valid for same-day exploration.

Complimentary entry is redeemable, upon presentation of the complimentary ticket, in person, at the front desk of the museums specified herein.

And for a little slice of Heaven, visit the Iziko Old Town House Café at Greenmarket Square.

 

Complimentary ticket is subject to the operational hours of museums and excludes the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Iziko South African Museum.

Dear Visitors,


Please be advised that all Iziko Museum sites will be closed on

Christmas Day, Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Iziko Museums will reopen to the public on Friday, 26 December 2026.

Wishing you peace and joy over the festive season.


Thank you

Iziko Management

Dear Visitor,

Please be advised that all Iziko Museums will be closed on

Workers’ Day, Thursday, 1 May 2025.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Iziko Management.

Dear Visitors,

Please be advised that all Iziko Museums of South Africa sites will close at 13:00 on Monday, 10 March 2025, for a staff activation for the The bicentenary of the South African Museum – a reflection on 200 years of ISAM’s existence.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Iziko Management

Iziko South African National Gallery

Dear Visitor

Please be advised that the Iziko South African National Gallery, will open at 12:30 on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you to experience the exhibition:
Sue Williamson: There’s something I must tell you, a retrospective.

Regards
Iziko Museums of South Africa

Dear Visitors,

 

Please note that all Iziko Museums will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, 25 December 2024 and

will reopen to the public on Thursday, 26 December 2024.

 

Additionally,  Iziko Bertram House and Iziko Koopmans De Wet will remain closed on Thursday,   

26 December 2024.

 

Wishing you peace and joy over the festive season.

 

Thank you

Iziko Management 

Dear Visitor

Please be advised that the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum will be closed on Thursday, 01 August 2024 due to a power maintenance affecting the entire area.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Iziko Management

Dear Visitor 

 

Iziko Museums’ Winter Operating Hours Update. 

 

Please be advised that the weekend(SAT and SUN) operating hours have been adjusted. 

The museums will open operate from 08h30 to 16h00 on weekends during winter.

 

Saturdays from 08h30 to 16h00

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, Iziko South African National Gallery, 

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum and Iziko Slave Lodge. 

 

Sundays from 08h30 to 16h00

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium and Iziko South African National Gallery. 

 

By order 

Iziko Management. 

 
Iziko South African National Gallery

Dear Visitor

Please be advised that the Iziko South African National Gallery, will open at 12:30 on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you to experience the exhibition:
Sue Williamson: There’s something I must tell you, a retrospective.

Regards
Iziko Museums of South Africa