Get to grips with the Cape’s rich history this Heritage Day.
Bo-Kaap Museum
This ‘above the Cape’ museum represents a 19th century Muslim household, and its photographic exhibition documents the history of this vibrant community.
Open Monday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Entrance R20 for adults, R10 for children (six to 18)
Where 71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap
Contact +27 21 481 3938, www.iziko.org.za
Castle of Good Hope
The famous five-pointed-star castle of the Dutch East India Company was originally built as a maritime replenishment station. It’s the oldest surviving colonial building in SA and houses the Castle Military Museum.
Open 9 am – 4 pm daily
Entrance R30 for adults, R15 for children (five to 16)
Where Cnr Darling & Buitenkant streets, CBD
Contact 021 787 1260, www.castleofgoodhope.co.za
District Six Museum
District Six was a vibrant community of freed slaves, artisans, merchants, labourers and immigrants. But during the apartheid era, 60 000 people were forcibly removed, and their houses and businesses demolished. The museum pays tribute to the memory of this shattered community.
Open Monday to Saturday 9 am – 4 pm (Sundays by appointment)
Entrance R30 for adults, R5 for children
Where 25A Buitenkant Street, CBD
Contact 021 466 7200, www.districtsix.co.za
Koopmans-De Wet House
Wondering what your townhouse may have looked like in the Cape 300 years ago? Koopmans represents a classic 18th-century residence.
Open Monday to Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Entrance R20 for adults, R10 for children
Where 35 Strand Street, CBD
Contact +27 21 481 3935, www.iziko.org.za
Slave Lodge
Located in one of the city’s oldest buildings, exhibitions pay tribute to the more than 9 000 slaves who lived here between 1679 and 1811.
Open Monday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Entrance R30 for adults, R15 for children (six to 18)
Where Cnr Adderley & Wale streets, CBD
Contact +27 21 467 7229, www.iziko.org.za
Haven’t been to any! As you say, just wine routes etc. U0001f61e