Iziko South African Museum

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4.3

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Natural History Museums

Closed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa +27 2148-138-00

The Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium is one of the prominent museums in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. The museum boasts of a vast collection of artifacts, fossils, and exhibits that shed light on the country's diverse history, culture, and natural heritage. Founded in 1825, the museum has undergone significant renovations to become a state-of-the-art facility that appeals to visitors of all ages. Besides its historical and natural history exhibits, the museum also features a planetarium that offers exciting shows, including immersive 360-degree dome displays that take visitors on a unique journey through space. With its commitment to preserving the nation's history and showcasing its natural beauty, the Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium remains a must-visit attraction for tourists and locals seeking an enriching experience.

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Jason stakvel

March 22, 2024

Very interesting place, great collection, nice presentation, but in refection and not fully opened for the moment. Entry fee is expensive (too much) for non SA visitors. Being a site for acknowledgment, nothing can justify such a discrimination between local and international for entry fees.

Barry osman

March 22, 2024

Iziko SA museum is always a winner for younger kids and with the correct approach could be made really interesting to everyone. It is a cheap way of keeping the kids busy for at least 2 hours. My daughter and some friends went recently and these are the pictures that she took with her cellphone.

Arony castro

March 22, 2024

We went with my sons Home Schooling group, we loved it, great displays & presentations. Friendly helpful staff & the kids (& adults) loved it!! Genesis 2:19 So the Lord God formed out of the ground every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.

Julian gonzalez

March 22, 2024

Great day out with the family, everyone from the 4yo to thr tween enjoyed it. Super interesting exhibits and great value for money.

German eras

March 22, 2024

Excellent displays and well labelled. Because of too much rain during the recent days before our visit,It actually bursted in one of the corners were supposed to go in. We managed to see many displays before we were asked to move out because of the flooding. Revamping under way as well most places were red taped .

Jukka rissanen

March 22, 2024

I’m such a history nerd! This has become my place to go and just be… take your time and look at everything… it truly is a wonderful experience

Victoria cupchak

March 22, 2024

I have a soft spot for this museum. I visit it every now and then, it is also good to visit with kids in this museum then learn more.

Thomas raar

March 22, 2024

I have a soft spot for this museum in Cape Town. I visit it every now and again. There is always something new to see. I miss the globe exhibit they had but I always enjoy the ocean life and dinosaur exhibits. The planetarium is always a good one to see. Great place for an outing and a good place for the kids.