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GalleryBo-Kaap
South African National Gallery
- 4.41.1k reviews
- Open now · till 4 pm
Iziko national art museum beside the Company's Garden with South African, African and European collections.
Quick answers
South African National Gallery in short
When is South African National Gallery open?
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit South African National Gallery?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is South African National Gallery indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is South African National Gallery good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does South African National Gallery cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book South African National Gallery?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at South African National Gallery?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is South African National Gallery?
Government Ave, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
Is South African National Gallery wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 4 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
24°
Clear
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12pm
25° - 1pm26°
- 2pm26°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4 pmsunday8:30 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 8:30 AM–4 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 South African National Gallery
- 2 Cafe Riteve · 2 min
- 3 The Company's Garden · 2 min
- 4 Eighty-Ate Restaurant · 4 min
- 5 Maria's Greek Café · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Modern African art
- South African art
- European works
- Company's Garden location
What people say
- People like:
- Modern and African art, good curation, variety of artists
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowCafe RiteveKosher · 2 min walk
The Company's GardenGarden · 2 min walk
Good nowEighty-Ate RestaurantRestaurant · 4 min walk
Good nowMaria's Greek CaféGreek taverna · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.