Iziko South African Museum
Founded in 1825, located in Company’s Gardens. The Iziko South African Museum offers extensive collections ranging from fossils to historical artifacts.
Ancient insects
Description
The Iziko South African Museum is a cornerstone of Cape Town’s cultural landscape, housed in the historic Company’s Gardens. It boasts a vast array of exhibits covering natural history, including fossils, ancient insects, and historical tools.
The museum offers a rich educational experience suitable for all ages, exploring the natural world and human history through engaging displays and interactive exhibits.
Insider Guides
• Take a walk through the Company’s Garden while visiting.
• The Iziko South African National Gallery is in the Company’s Garden as well.
Reservation Policies
• Walkins accepted.
• Reservations for guided tours recommended.
Entry Fees
Museum
R60 | Admission per person.
R20 – R40 | Discounted rates for South Africans (with ID).
Planetarium
R100 | Admission per person.
R40 – R70 | Discounted rates for South Africans (with ID).
Tours
Available by reservation.
Booking Methods
Phone | Walkins | Webtickets
Additional Links
Features
- Ancient insects
- Audio guides
- Child friendly
- Events
- Exhibitions
- Fossil exhibits
- Guided tours
- Historical tools
- Interactive exhibits
- Library
- Parking
- Talks and lectures
- Wheelchair friendly
- Wi-Fi
Must Tries
The whale sounds experience.
Highlights
• Extensive natural history collections.
• The Planetarium.
Address
Company’s Garden, Queen Victoria Street, Gardens
Opening Times
Monday – Sunday | 09h00 – 17h00
Winter weekends | 08h30 – 16h00
Planetarium (Mondays) | Closed
Description
The Iziko South African Museum is a cornerstone of Cape Town’s cultural landscape, housed in the historic Company’s Gardens. It boasts a vast array of exhibits covering natural history, including fossils, ancient insects, and historical tools.
The museum offers a rich educational experience suitable for all ages, exploring the natural world and human history through engaging displays and interactive exhibits.
Insider Guides
• Take a walk through the Company’s Garden while visiting.
• The Iziko South African National Gallery is in the Company’s Garden as well.
Reservation Policies
• Walkins accepted.
• Reservations for guided tours recommended.
Entry Fees
Museum
R60 | Admission per person.
R20 – R40 | Discounted rates for South Africans (with ID).
Planetarium
R100 | Admission per person.
R40 – R70 | Discounted rates for South Africans (with ID).
Tours
Available by reservation.
Booking Methods
Phone | Walkins | Webtickets
Additional Links
Audio guides
Child friendly
Events
Exhibitions
Fossil exhibits
Guided tours
Historical tools
Interactive exhibits
Library
Parking
Talks and lectures
Wheelchair friendly
Wi-Fi
Must Tries
The whale sounds experience.
Highlights
• Extensive natural history collections.
• The Planetarium.
Address
Company’s Garden, Queen Victoria Street, Gardens
Opening Times | |
|
Monday to Sunday |
09h00 – 17h00 |
|
Winter weekends |
08h30 – 16h00 |
|
Planetarium | Mondays |
Closed |
