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New Entrance Fees 2026

Iziko Museums of South Africa will increase entry fees to all Iziko Museums, effective 1 April 2026. The new entrance fees take our communities and visitors into consideration and would remain a unique value-for money cultural and edutainment offering in Cape Town.

The new entry fees to be implemented as of 1 April 2026 below:

South Africa Local Fee

International Fee

Iziko Museums sites:AdultsChildrenPensioners & StudentsFamily TicketAdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
Iziko Planetarium and Digital DomeR100R60R60R260R150R150R150R430
Iziko South African MuseumR60R40R40R160R100R100R100R300
Iziko South African National Gallery
Iziko Old Town House
Iziko Slave Lodge
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Iziko Bertram House
Iziko Rust en Vreugd
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 entrance Commemorative Days list

Commemorative DayDate
Human Rights Day21-Mar
Freedom Day27-Apr
International Museum Day18-May
Africa Day25-May
Youth Day16-Jun
Women’s Day09-Aug
Heritage Day24-Sep
Emancipation Day01-Dec
Reconciliation Day16-Dec

*Free entrance Commemorative Days list

*Excluding museums that are closed on the commemorative day and those closed for repairs and maintenance. Entrance to the Castle of Good Hope and Groot Constantia is free only on International Museum Day and Heritage Day, as well as dates specified by either the Castle Control Board or Groot Constantia Trust.

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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