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18 Best Museums in Cape Town

These are the best Museums in Cape Town

These are the best museums in Cape Town! Our comprehensive guide to Cape Town's top museums will ensure you don't miss out on the city's must-see attractions. From world-renowned landmarks to hidden gems, we've curated a list of 18 amazing places that showcase the best of Cape Town's museums.

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Complete List of Museums in Cape Town

Browse our complete list of museums in Cape Town. Each listing includes key information to help you decide which places to visit during your trip.

#1
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum is a Cape Town museum showcasing 19th-century Muslim culture through exhibits on lifestyle and contributions.

4.4
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#2
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

V&A Waterfront Silo District, S Arm Rd, Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, located in Cape Town, showcases innovative exhibits and installations by African artists within a repurposed grain silo.

4.5
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#3
Robben Island Museum

Robben Island Museum

Robben Island, Cape Town, 7400, South Africa

Robben Island Museum : A poignant history museum in Cape Town, South Africa, offering guided tours through former prison cells and the lime quarry where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, endured hardship during apartheid.

4.5
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#4
District Six Museum

District Six Museum

25A Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

The District Six Museum in Cape Town, South Africa, documents the forced removal of 60,000 residents during apartheid through poignant exhibits and personal narratives.

4.4
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#5
Cape Town Science Centre

Cape Town Science Centre

370B Main Rd, Observatory, 7925, South Africa

Cape Town Science Centre is a science museum in Observatory, South Africa, featuring interactive exhibits like a human gyroscope and a planetarium.

4.3
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#6
Norval Foundation

Norval Foundation

4 Steenberg Rd, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

The Norval Foundation is a contemporary art museum in Cape Town, South Africa, showcasing 20th & 21st-century visual art and offering breathtaking views.

4.6
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#7
Iziko South African Museum

Iziko South African Museum

25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town showcases fossils, animal specimens, human tools and clothing, offering a journey through natural history and cultural heritage.

4.5
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#8
South African National Gallery

South African National Gallery

Government Ave, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The South African National Gallery, located in Cape Town, showcases an impressive collection of South African, African, and European art. Let me know if you'd like to explore other descriptions or semantic triples!

4.4
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#9
Iziko Slave Lodge

Iziko Slave Lodge

Corner Adderley Street and, Wale St, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

The Iziko Slave Lodge, a historic building in Cape Town, documents South Africa's slavery history and features exhibits on ceramics, silverware, and ancient Egypt.

4.5
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#10
Cape Town Diamond Museum

Cape Town Diamond Museum

Level 1 Clock Tower, Clock Tower District, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The Cape Town Diamond Museum explores the science and history of diamonds through engaging exhibits in a modern setting.

4.7
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Heart of Cape Town Museum

Heart of Cape Town Museum

Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

The Heart of Cape Town Museum showcases meticulously recreated surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed there in 1967.

4.7
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South African Jewish Museum

South African Jewish Museum

88 Hatfield St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The South African Jewish Museum, located in Cape Town, showcases artifacts and displays documenting Judaism and Jewish life in South Africa.

4.6
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Plan Your Trip

Now that you've explored the best museums in Cape Town, it's time to start planning your trip. Here are some tips to make the most of your visit:

Remember to book your accommodations in advance, especially if you're visiting during peak tourist season. Enjoy your exploration of Cape Town's amazing museums!