Cape Town Downtown Tour
Getting There
88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Contact Details
+27 (0)21 465 1546
info [at] sajewishmuseum [dot] co [dot] za
Operating Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-5pm, Friday: 10am-2pm, open on public holidays, closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays
Stop Information
2 hours (recommended time to explore this stop)
Adults R60, SA pensioners and students: R30* (valid ID required), children (under 12 years) Free
50% off entry on presentation of City Sightseeing bus ticket
How much does it cost?
learn more about entry fees to the South African Jewish Museum here (opens in a new tab).
Please note the museum is closed Fridays after 2pm, Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.
How much time do I need?
It is recommended to spend at least two hours at the South African Jewish Museum. For a sneak peek of this stop, watch this video.
Things to see and do at the South African Jewish Museum
- The South African Jewish Museum (opens in a new tab) situated in the “Museum Mile” of Cape Town is a major attraction for local and international tourism. The building offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multimedia displays and engaging accounts of South African Jewish history
- Nelson Mandela officially opened the Jewish Museum in December 2000. Watch the award-winning documentary 'Nelson Mandela: A Righteous Man' is screened daily in the museum
- See iconic exhibitions that include works by Irma Stern, Marc Chagall Hadassah and selected works of William Kentridge
- Walk into the Cape Town Holocaust Centre (opens in a new tab) and pay tribute to the victims it honours
- Purchase Jewish gifts and books at the shop close to the museum
- Leave the museum with a better understanding of the African Jewish community and their history in Cape Town and across the globe