WElcome to the south african jewish museum
ADMISSION PRICES
Standard Adult: R250
Students Over 12 years: R50
Students Under 12 years: FREE
SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS
Discounted Adult: R100
Discounted Senior: R50
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Discovering the story of one of the great communities of the Jewish diaspora is one of Cape Town’s
not-to-be missed heritage experiences.
Situated on perhaps the most historic urban square mile in the country and built as an extension of South Africa’s oldest synagogue, the South African Jewish Museum is a marvel of modern architecture whose contents mirror this fusion of the old world and the new. Its gleaming interiors house a range of interactive displays, audio-visual presentations and fascinating artefacts, taking visitors on a journey back to South African Jewry’s early roots in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. Featuring a life-sized recreation of a shtetl, the museum traces the cultural history of Jews, Jewish life and Judaism in general.
EXHIBITIONs
COMING MAY 2024: In this solo exhibition, "Set in Stone," artist Joe Turpin presents a blend of mixed media installations and paintings. Through this diverse array of artworks, Turpin embarks on a compelling exploration of Jewish identity and history, delving into personal memories, loss, and mourning.
EVENTS
NEW EVENTS COMING SOON
We have a great line up of events coming soon! Keep checking back with us here for more details.
SCHOOLS
The SAJM offers programmes to students of all ages from pre-school to university level. We can arrange a general tour lasting about an hour, or a programme tailored to specific ages, interests and requests. Theme-specific programmes are also developed around our temporary exhibitions.