Cape Medical Museum, Cape Town

Name: Cape Medical Museum
Address: Portswood Road, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 418 5663

#51 among attractions in Cape Town

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The Cape Medical Museum is situated in the Old City Hospital Complex in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Its exhibitions center around the medical history of the Cape and includes exhibitions on dentistry, hospital care, traditional African medicine and pharmaceutical developments. It was founded by a group of volunteers in the 1980s led by Prof J C De Villiers. Since its conception it was proclaimed as a Provincial Museum of the government of the Western Cape province. ()

Established: 24 September 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 33°54'26"S, 18°24'53"E

Address

Portswood RoadGreen PointCape Town 8005 South Africa

Contact

+27 21 418 5663

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cape Medical Museum open?

Cape Medical Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Cape Medical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town (5 min walk), Everard Read, Cape Town (6 min walk), Nobel Square, Cape Town (8 min walk), Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town (9 min walk).

How to get to Cape Medical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cape Medical Museum:

Bus

Aquarium • Lines: 104 (4 min walk)
Stadium • Lines: A01 (4 min walk)

Train

The Blue Train (25 min walk)
Cape Town (32 min walk)