African Dinosaur Exhibition
See the massive skeleton of the sauropod dinosaur Jobaria, and the huge head of Carcharodontosaurus, a close relative of Tyrannosaurus.
Located in the SA Museum
Tel: +27 021 481 3800
www.iziko.org.za
info@iziko.org.za
Company Gardens
With a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, the gardens are home to more than 8 000 plant species, as well as birds and squirrels who are never shy for a feed.
Summer: 07h00 - 19h00; Winter: 07h00 - 18h00
19 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 400 2521
Download a brochure and map for a self guided walk here ›
De Tuynhuys
Originally built as a "garden house" for Jan van Riebeeck. Today Tuynhuys, as the presidential offices, is closed to the public.
Plein Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 464 2100
www.thepresidency.gov.za
Great Synagogue
This is one of Cape Town's most outstanding buildings and stands alongside the Old Synagogue, opened in 1863, which now houses historical and ceremonial treasures of the Jewish Museum.
88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 465 1405
www.gardensshul.org
St. George’s Cathedral
St. George’s Cathedral was one of the only cathedrals to open its doors to all during the apartheid era and therefore fondly called “the people’s cathedral”.
5 Wale Street, Cape Town
Tel: + 27 21 424 7360
www.stgeorgescathedral.com
info@sgcathedral.co.za
The Cape Town Holocaust Centre
This first and only Holocaust Centre in South Africa serves as a memorial to the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust and all victims of Nazism.
Sun–Thu: 10h00 – 17h00; Fri: 10h00 – 13h00; Closed Sat & Jewish Holidays
88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 462 5553
www.ctholocaust.co.za
admin@ctholocaust.co.za
The Planetarium
The Planetarium is a fun excursion, especially for kids. The night sky is recreated by projections on the domed ceiling of the structure housed within the South African Museum.
Shows: Mon–Fri 14h00; Sat & Sun 13h00 & 14h30
Children’s’ Shows: Saturday 12h00
Closed: Workers Day, Christmas Day and the first Monday of the month (excl school holidays)
25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 481 3900
info@iziko.org.za
The Power of Rock Art
This exhibition presents a visual experience of the richly detailed knowledge and beliefs about the spirit world, rain-making and healing that inspired the paintings and engravings.
Located in the SA Museum
Tel: +27 021 481 3800
www.iziko.org.za
info@iziko.org.za
The South African Houses of Parliament
A free tour of the parliamentary buildings is available by arrangement on weekday mornings. Bookings are essential, and remember to bring your passport/identity document.
90 Plein Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 403 2266
www.parliament.gov.za
kgovender@parliament.gov.za
The South African Jewish Museum
Set in the heart of the Company's Garden in Museum Mile, it is a major attraction for local and international tourism.
Sunday–Thursday: 10h00 – 17h00
Friday: 10h00 – 14h00
Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays
88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: + 27 21 465 1546
www.sajewishmuseum.co.za
info@sajewishmuseum.co.za
The South African Library
The South African Library which, dating back to 1818, is the oldest library in the country and its shelves include a copy of Shakespeare's first folio.
Monday–Friday: 08h30 – 16h30
Wednesday: 09h30 – 16h00
5 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 424 6320
www.nlsa.ac.za
info@nlsa.ac.za
The South African National Gallery
South Africa's premier art museum which houses more than 60 000 pieces of art.
Tuesday–Sunday: 10h00 – 17h00
Closed Mondays, Workers Day & Christmas Day
Government Avenue, Company's Garden, Cape Town
Tel: +27 021 467 4660
info@iziko.org.za
Whale Well, Dolphins & Sharks
Shark World is one of the world's best and most comprehensive exhibits on Chondrichthyians - the order of sharks, skates, rays and chimeras while the Whale and Dolphin Exhibit includes 16 casts of whales and dolphins.
Located in the SA Museum
Tel: +27 021 481 3800
www.iziko.org.za
info@iziko.org.za
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