Cape Town: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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Maximum Security Prison
The Maximum Security Prison on Robben Island, located off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, is a stark reminder of the country's turbulent past. This former penitentiary, now a World Heritage Site, is most famously known as the place where Nelson Mandela, along...
Bo-Kaap
Displays on local Islamic culture Nestled at the foot of Signal Hill in Cape Town, South Africa, the Bo-Kaap is a vibrant and historic area renowned for its colorful homes and cobbled streets. This iconic neighborhood, also known as the Malay Quarter, is a living museum reflecting the rich cultural...
Castle of Good Hope
17th-century castle with military museum The Castle of Good Hope stands as a bastion of history in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. Constructed by the Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679, this pentagonal fortress is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
Chavonnes Battery Museum
Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, the Chavonnes Battery Museum offers a unique glimpse into South Africa's rich historical tapestry. This archaeological site, unearthed in 1999, was once part of a formidable 18th-century coastal fortification built by the Dutch East...
Hout Bay Museum
Nestled in the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa, the Hout Bay Museum is a cultural gem that offers a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of the area. This intimate museum provides visitors with an understanding of...
District Six Museum
The District Six Museum is a poignant testament to a turbulent chapter in Cape Town's history, located in the heart of the city. This museum, which serves both as a memorial to the forced displacement of the community during the apartheid era and as a center for...
Iziko South African Museum
Fossils, animals and man-made artifacts The Iziko South African Museum is a South African national museum located in Cape Town. The museum was founded in 1825, the first in the country. It has been on its present site in the Company's Garden since 1897. The museum houses important African zoology, palaeontology and archaeology collections.
Slave Lodge
The Slave Lodge is a South African social history museum located in Cape Town. It has been on its present site in the Company's Garden.
Heart of Cape Town Museum
The Heart of Cape Town Museum is a museum complex in the Observatory suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is in the Groote Schuur Hospital on Main Road.
Groote Schuur
Groote Schuur is an estate in Cape Town, South Africa. In 1657, the estate was owned by the Dutch East India Company which used it partly as a granary. Later, the farm and farmhouse was sold into private hands.
Cape Town Holocaust Centre
The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre began as Africa's first Holocaust centre founded in 1999. The Centre works towards creating a more caring and just society in which human rights and diversity are respected and valued.
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