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Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat
- 4.6559 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Volunteer-run South African Air Force museum at Ysterplaat airbase with restored aircraft displays, some you can climb into.
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Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat in short
When is Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat open?
Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM; Sat 9 AM–1 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat?
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 Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat?
Piet Grobler St, Ysterplaat Airbase, Cape Town, 7405.
Is Friends of the SAAF museum, Ysterplaat 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
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Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
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- 16km/h
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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
Closed nowmonday9 AM–3 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 559 reviews
Known for
- Aircraft display
- Aircraft restoration
- Shackleton
- Aviation history
What people say
- People like:
- Planes to see and climb into, free entrance, aviation history
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.