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Culture and history enthusiasts will find these sites fascinating and satisfying for your curiosity.
15 top museums in Cape Town
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It is located near the V&A seafront and was named TIME magazines top 100 destinations of 2018.
It houses 100 galleries, the Sculpture Garden, and a restaurant.
Events and exhibitions by artists and musicians are also held here.
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18 gangster museum
The place gives visitors a peek into the citys life crime and gangster culture.
It is at the Khayelitsha Township.
It is now aUNESCO world heritagesite.
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Visits take place daily with a designated ferry.
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District six museum
It wasset up in1994 when South Africa held its first elections.
It has a sad history as well since a community was forcefully removed during the apartheid era.
The gallery houses artifacts and historical bits that highlighted pre and post-apartheid life then.
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It was declared a national heritage site in 2006.
It is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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It has a whale well that has a 20.5-meter blue water skeleton as well as a dinosaur display.
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The gallery is open daily.
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Cape Town science center
It houses 250 exhibits, puzzles, and games.
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All these involve several disciplines like Mathematics, engineering, and technology.
The mtn science centre aims to keep young minds intrigued and help them learn.
It is open from Monday to Saturday.
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Slave lodge museum
It is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town.
The slave museum Cape Town is open to visitors daily except for Sundays.
Castle of Good Hope museum
This is a must-visit for every tourist.
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This site is also a military museum as it offers a peek into Cape Towns military and political history.
The museum is open daily.
The Franschhoek motor museum
The exhibition is a must-see for car enthusiasts.
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It has acollection of vintagecars, bicycles, motorcycles, and other motor memorabilia.
These cars are usually alternated to break the monotony for visitors.
10.Planetarium and digital dome
The gallery displays a projected night sky that would leave you amazed.
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It is the most advanced digital facility in Africa and gives a vivid view of the night sky.
Cape Town planetarium shows are displayed from Tuesday to Sunday.
It shows the lifestyle of a traditional 19th-century Muslim family that resided in Bo-Kaap.
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Visitors get to see the past life and culture as well as the socio-political environment of the Bo-Kaap area.
Dr. Christiaan Barnard did it at the Groote Schuur hospital.
It was also used to collect taxes from local farmers.
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Today, visitors can see past pictures of the area and artifacts from the battle of Muizenberg.
Holocaust museum Cape Town
It is said to be one of thebest Holocaust museumsin the world.
The history found here gives a tale of world events that should never happen again.
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The site is a must go for history lovers.
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Toy museum Stellenbosch
This toy and miniature gallery is located in Stellenbosch.
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It is not only an attraction for children but also for adults.
It houses small railway sets, dollhouses, cars, furniture, stuffed toys, and room boxes.
It is merely exciting and leaves visitors mesmerized.
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How many museums are in Cape Town?
There are at least 20 museums in Cape Town.
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