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Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town

#57 among attractions in Cape Town

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Cape Town Science Centre

Facts and practical information

Established: 28 December 2011 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 33°56'18"S, 18°27'50"E
Address

370B Main RoadObservatoryCape Town 7925 South Africa

Contact
+27 21 300 3200
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Day trips

Cape Town Science Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rhodes Memorial, Heart of Cape Town Museum, Mostert's Mill, Rondebosch Common.

  • rhodes memorial table mountain national park1 miS
  • heart of cape town museum~1070 ftS
  • mosterts mill cape town1 miS
  • rondebosch common cape town1.6 miSE
  • observatory cape town0.6 miE
  • royal observatory cape town0.8 miE
  • south african astronomical observatory cape town0.8 miE
  • saao library cape town location map
    0.8 miE
  • treaty tree cape town1.1 miNW
  • de nieuwe molen cape town1.1 miE
  • raapenberg bird sanctuary cape town location map
    0.9 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cape Town Science Centre open?

Cape Town Science Centre is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cape Town Science Centre?

Nearby attractions include Heart of Cape Town Museum, Cape Town (6 min walk), Observatory, Cape Town (16 min walk), SAAO Library, Cape Town (20 min walk), South African Astronomical Observatory, Cape Town (21 min walk).

How to get to Cape Town Science Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cape Town Science Centre:

Bus
  • St Peters Square Residence • Lines: Ct1 (7 min walk)
  • Catsville Residence • Lines: Ct4 (8 min walk)

Train
  • Observatory (11 min walk)
  • Salt River Station (19 min walk)

Where to next? Visit western cape Western Cape region page or discover the top tourist attractions in South Africa.