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South African Jewish Museum

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South African Jewish Museum

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The museum narrates the story of South African Jewry from its early beginnings, set against the backdrop of South African history.

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The museum narrates the story of South African Jewry from its early beginnings, set against the backdrop of South African history over a period of more than 150 years. We cover a number of areas of interest, including South African history, mining, commerce, Eastern European history, contemporary South African politics as well as an overview of the Jewish community’s contribution in all its aspects of South African history and conscience.

An exclusive documentary film – "Nelson Mandela. A Righteous Man", is screened throughout the day, a documentary, which has won wide acclaim at the Brighton, Vancouver and Toronto Film Festivals.

Address: 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, 8001 Le Cap
Phone: +27 (0) 21 465-1546
Email: az.oc.muesumhsiwejas@ofni
Parking: Lot
City: Cape Town
Street Number: 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens
Zip Code: 8001
categories: education, nonprofit organization, history museum


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 14:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00


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Reviews
Superb! Excellent history of Cape Town and the Jewish people moving here from Europe. Really well laid out and detailed exhibits. There is cafe and shop which overlook a very peaceful area in the middle of the complex.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
An interesting museum that celebrates and tells the history of Jewish immigration to South Africa. The exhibits feel dated -- like they were high tech when the museum first opened but definitely not anymore. The films are much too slowly paced, and some of the exhibits are a bit too focused on celebrating those who became business and financial leaders, but this is a problem in general with Jewish museums. Perhaps the most important lesson taught in this museum is the unintended one. The levels of security surrounding the museum are the best evidence of the ongoing threat of antisemitism that still pervades society.
This is simply a museum that people should visit. You owe it to yourself and others. It absolutely brings the community, their believes, culture and history to life.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Worth the visit. Get to learn so much about South African Jewish history. The staff were also friendly and offered to answer any questions. The holocaust museum across is also on the same premises.There are also nice cafe and restaurant on site and around the area.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Always plenty to learn here. Definitely worth the guided tour, having been before on my own. Lots of stories and interesting tidbits added that were of interest to the group I was with. The Director knows his space and the community history. I was far more engaged than taking photos.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Upon entering the museum grounds, you feel like you‘ve reached a little paradise within the city. However, the exhibition is not up to par with the exceptional exterior. There are next to no exhibits, instead you are overwhelmed with badly formated text conveying very little information, while a cacophony of video testimonials prevents you from focusing. I recommend skipping the museum and enjoying the peace and comfort of the grounds from the café.
Amazing....and not just focused on 1 religion but the acceptance of all of them and respect shown to all religions as well. I really learned a lot from a religion that is hardly spoken about other than bring linked with the holocaust.
This was so well set up, we chose to visit from the tour bus. We visited the holocaust memorial and it was such an eye opener. Very good and accurate information. You can spend hours in here just reading and observing the primary sources supplied here. Definitely worth a visit and the lady at the front was so lovely and informative.
Informative place and they have kept the history of the jewish community in South Africa with details. They also have world’s finest collections of Netsuke Japanese miniature art. The recreation of shtetl life is an excellent representation of the old lifestyle. It's worth for one time visit if you love to know the history of jewish community in South Africa.
I recently visited the Jewish museum in Cape Town and was pleasantly surprised by the wealth of information and artifacts on display. The self-guided tour allowed me to explore at my own pace and really take in all the exhibits. One of the highlights for me was learning about the history of the Jewish community in South Africa. The museum did a great job of presenting the challenges and triumphs of this community in an engaging and thought-provoking way. I also really appreciated the attention to detail in the exhibits. Each one was well-curated and provided a wealth of information about the different cultural and historical aspects of Jewish life in South Africa. Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to the Jewish museum in Cape Town. Whether you are interested in Jewish history or just want to learn more about the diverse culture of South Africa, this museum is a must-see.
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