Museums, Science & Culture in Cape Town

A hands-on hub with more than 250 interactive science exhibits under one roof.

Setting

Indoor science centre

Hours

Mon–Sat 9–4:30pm · public holidays 10–4:30pm · closed Sun

A vast museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora inside the converted Grain Silo, with dramatic architecture and changing exhibitions across multiple floors. Admission is R265 for adults and free for under-18s with ID. Read more

Setting

Indoor contemporary-art museum

Hours

Mon–Sun 10–6pm · last entry 5:30pm

Cape Town's 17th-century pentagonal fort and oldest surviving colonial building, now interpreted through museums and exhibitions covering military, cultural and enslaved histories. Families can explore the courtyards, ramparts and former rooms, with guided tours running daily.

Setting

Indoor and outdoor heritage site

Hours

Mon–Sun 9–4pm · closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day

A contemporary African-art museum with spacious galleries, striking architecture and a Sculpture Garden that gives children room to experience art outdoors. Under-18s enter free; African-national adults pay R220 and students aged 18–24 pay R110. Read more

Setting

Indoor galleries & outdoor Sculpture Garden

Hours

Wed–Sat 10–5pm · Sun 10–4pm · public holidays 10–4pm · closed Mon–Tue