- South African Jewish Museum - The museum features both temporary and permanent exhibits, and the Cape Town Holocaust Centre, situated on the upper floor, offers a profound and moving experience. Visitors are invited to view the compelling 25-minute film Nelson Mandela: A Righteous Man, which is a permanent fixture at the museum. The film is included in the admission fee and serves as a fitting conclusion to a visit to the museum.
Established by Mendel Kaplan, the South African Jewish Museum was inaugurated by the former president Nelson Mandela in 2000. Despite its recent inception, the museum boasts a rich historical background, including the notable fact that it is located in South Africa’s earliest synagogue, constructed in 1863. The museum’s purpose is to meticulously document the narrative of South Africa’s Jewish population. This encompasses the community’s ancestral origins in Lithuania and other regions, its pivotal role in the development of South Africa’s democracy, and its significant contributions to modern society.
- Entrance Ticket
- Food and drinks
Take a journey back to the early roots of the South African Jewish community with interactive displays, audio-visual presentations and rare and fascinating artefacts. Marvel at the modern architecture of the museum itself, the contents of which mirror the fusion between the past and present. Take note of the museum’s notable drawbridge feature, connecting the Old Synagogue to the new museum building, which symbolises a ship’s gangway along which immigrants would have been expected to walk. Don’t miss an opportunity to view the world’s finest collections of Netsuke
- Closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays
- Please bring identity document of photo
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
