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the south african jewish museum
MUSEUM HOURS
Sunday–Thursday 10am – 4pm
Friday 10am – 2pm
Closed Saturdays & Jewish Holidays
Open Public Holidays
Jewish Holidays: see HERE
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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 es the cultural history of Jews, Jewish life and Judaism in general.
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults (foreign) R200.00
Adults (SA citizens) R100
SA Pensioners R50.00
Students (Under 12 years) FREE
Students (Over 12 years) R50.00
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
On 13 December, the South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town will launched an engaging exhibition entitled Ground Breakers: A History of Progressive Judaism in South Africa. This is the first-ever exhibition on Progressive Judaism in South Africa...
EVENTS
Preserving the footprint of the SA Jewish community online
This free public conference will take place on Zoom over three weekly sessions on 28 July, 4 August and 11 August from 11am to 12.30pm (South African time). The SA Jewish Museum and the Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies at UCT invite you to explore the resources available...
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
outreach programme
The SAJM Education Outreach Program is designed to support the Grades 5- 6 Life Skills, and Grades 7 Life Orientation Curricula and provide learners with an opportunity to develop life skills and knowledge through interactive, informative, and experiential learning. In keeping...
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ONLINE STORE
A remarkable collection of African Judaica, from local artists and crafts people
VISITOR
COMMENTS
"Beautiful exhibitions, beautiful building and beautiful setting. Thank you for the experience"
Fabio, Brazil