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MuseumObservatory
Cape Town Science Centre
- 4.31.9k reviews
- Closed now
Interactive science museum in Observatory with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, camera obscura and coding activities, aimed at children.
Quick answers
Cape Town Science Centre in short
When is Cape Town Science Centre open?
Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town Science 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 Science Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Cape Town Science Centre good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Cape Town Science Centre cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Cape Town Science Centre?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Cape Town Science Centre?
About 2 hours.
Where is Cape Town Science Centre?
370B Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925.
Is Cape Town Science 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
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
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- 21°
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- Wind
- 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–4:30 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Cape Town Science Centre
- 2 Karbros Take Aways · 6 min
- 3 Springbok Arms · 7 min
- 4 Ferdinando's Pizza · 7 min
- 5 Obz Cafe · 7 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.9k reviews
Known for
- Interactive exhibits
- Puzzles
- Computer coding
- Camera obscura
What people say
- People like:
- Interactive exhibits, puzzles, coding and learning for kids
Around Observatory
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowKarbros Take AwaysFast food · 6 min walk
Springbok ArmsPub · 7 min walk
Good nowFerdinando's PizzaItalian · 7 min walk
Good nowObz CafeBistro · 7 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.