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Heart of Cape Town Museum

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Heart of Cape Town Museum

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4.7 (505 reviews)
Known For

World'S First Heart Transplant, Replica Surgery Rooms, Medical History Exhibits

Address
Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hours
  • Monday: 9AM-3PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM-3PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-3PM
  • Friday: 9AM-3PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Phone
+27 21 404 1967
Official Website
heartofcapetown.co.za

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History Buffs Medical Enthusiasts Curious Travelers

Replica surgery rooms depicting the world’s first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.

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