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MuseumBo-Kaap
Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre
- 4.6367 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Museum in central Cape Town on the Holocaust and other genocides, with exhibitions, events and workshops. Bring photo ID.
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Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre in short
When is Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM; Fri 10 AM–2 PM; Sat closed; Sun 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre?
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 Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre good for kids?
Sometimes: Heavy subject matter; best for older children with a parent.
How much does Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre?
88 Hatfield St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre 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 10 am.
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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 nowmonday10 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–2 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre
- 2 Maria's Greek Café · 2 min
- 3 Roxy Late Night · 3 min
- 4 Prashad Café Gardens · 3 min
- 5 Aubergine Restaurant · 3 min
Good to know
- Kids: Heavy subject matter; best for older children with a parent
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 367 reviews
Known for
- Holocaust exhibition
- Genocide education
- Workshops
What people say
- People like:
- Educational, moving exhibits, free entrance
- Worth knowing:
- Emotionally heavy content
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Maria's Greek CaféGreek taverna · 2 min walk
Roxy Late NightBar · 3 min walk
Prashad Café GardensIndian vegetarian · 3 min walk
Good nowAubergine RestaurantFine dining · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.