Iziko Museums of South Africa is open from Mondays to Sundays again! Click HERE for detailed opening and cleaning times.
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Iziko Museums of South Africa (Iziko) operates Cape Town's premier cultural attractions. The 11 national museums, each with its 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’, and embodies 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 ancestors. Iziko was thus envisaged as a space for all South Africans to gather, nourish body and soul, and share stories and knowledge passed from one generation to the next. Iziko seeks to celebrate our heritage whilst generating new cultural legacies for future generations, and a society that has moved beyond the shackles of the past.
Opening times and fees
Museum |
Opening Hours |
Closed |
Fees |
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Bo- Kaap Museum |
Monday to Saturday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Sundays, Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, Workers’ Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R20.00 |
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Groot Constantia |
Monday to Thursday 09h30 to 15h30
Friday to Sunday 10h00 to 17h00 |
Worker's Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R30.00 |
|
Koopmans-de Wet House |
Thursday & Friday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Saturdays- Wednesdays, Worker's Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R20.00 |
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Maritime Centre |
This museum is currently closed to the public |
Workers’ Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R20.00 |
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Planetarium |
Tuesdays – Fridays See show times here: https://www.iziko.org.za/shows |
Workers Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day |
Adults: R60.00 |
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Rust & Vreugd |
Thursday & Friday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Saturdays- Wednesdays, Worker's Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R20.00 |
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Slave Lodge |
Monday to Saturday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Workers’ Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R30.00 |
|
South African Museum |
Monday to Sunday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Workers’ Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R30.00 6-17 years: R15.00 |
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South African National Gallery |
Monday to Sunday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Workers’ Day and Christmas Day |
Adults: R30.00 |
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William Fehr at the Castle of Good Hope |
Monday to Sunday 09h30 to 15h30 |
Christmas Day Workers’ Day and New Years’ Day |
Adults: R50.00 |
| Museum | Sessions | Tues-Friday | Sat &Sunday |
| Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome |
Session 1 | 11:00 | 10:30 |
| Closed for Cleaning | |||
| Session 2 | 13:00 | 12:30 | |
| Closed for Cleaning | |||
| Session 3 | NONE | 13:30 |
Please Note: Bertram House, the Old Town House (Michaelis Collection), and the Maritime Centre are closed to the public due to renovations.
All our museums offer outstanding art collections and are thus a rich, diverse cultural experience. The exhibitions provide insight into our magnificent cultural heritage, not only in the collections but also the historic buildings in which they are housed, presented and preserved.
Groot Constantia:
- Visitor Route Ticket includes museum visit, Cloete Cellar wine tasting and the existing wine tasting centre. Cost: R95.00 (only persons over 18 years).
- The museum is only free on Heritage Day.
Castle of Good Hope Guidelines:
- Pricing is set by the Castle Control Board.
- Free access only on International Museum Day and Heritage Day.
- For bookings contact: +27(0) 21 787 1249 or castlebook@mweb.co.za.
