The Social History Library focuses on the history and people of Southern Africa, with special reference to the Western Cape and more specifically Cape Town.
The library focuses on the history and people of Southern Africa, with a special interest in Cape Town and the Western Cape. The library collection covers topics such as history, popular culture (e.g. Kaapse Klopse), furniture, ceramics, textiles and other decorative arts, historical paintings at the Cape, archaeology and architecture.
The library provides access to a large collection of books, journals, pamphlets, sales catalogues and exhibition catalogues. DVDs and CDs are also included in the collection.
Librarians are available to assist with research and to respond to reference enquiries. If you are unable to visit the library, reference services are also available via telephone, email, post or fax.
As a reference library, all materials must be used in the library.
Photocopying facilities are available for a fee. Copyright restrictions apply.
Daily Western Cape newspapers are also available.
Open only on Monday and Wednesday from 10h00–15h30 (Please contact the library for an appointment)
Situated at Iziko Social History Centre, 17 Church Square, Cape Town
Tel: +27(0)214677207/9
Fax: +27(0)214614739
Email: bhardy@iziko.org.za
Iziko South African National Gallery
General Enquiries
Tel: +27 (0)21 481 3800
Fax: +27 (0)21 481 3993
Email: info@iziko.org.za
Media enquiries and press releases
Zikhona Jafta
Tel: +27 (0)21 481 3838
Fax: +27 (0)21 461 9620
Email: mediaofficer@iziko.org.za
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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.
