Skip the Line: South African Jewish Museum Admission Ticket | La Vacanza Travel

Skip the Line: South African Jewish Museum Admission Ticket

Duration: 30 to 120 minutes
Destination: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
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  • 30 to 120 minutes
  • Cape Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take a journey back to the early roots of the South African Jewish community with interactive displays, audio-visual presentations and rare and fascinating artefacts. Marvel at the modern architecture of the museum itself, the contents of which mirror the fusion between the past and present. Take note of the museum’s notable drawbridge feature, connecting the Old Synagogue to the new museum building, which symbolises a ship’s gangway along which immigrants would have been expected to walk. Don’t miss an opportunity to view the world’s finest collections of Netsuke

What Can You Expect?

Visit: South African Jewish Museum, 88 Hatfield Street Gardens, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa

The museum hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions, while the Cape Town Holocaust Centre located upstairs is an insightful and emotional experience. Guests are encouraged to watch the fascinating 25-minute documentary Nelson Mandela: A Righteous Man, which is permanently on show at the museum. The documentary is covered in the ticket price and is an appropriate closure to a day at the museum.

Founded by Mendel Kaplan, the South African Jewish Museum was officially opened by former president Nelson Mandela in 2000. Though still relatively new, the museum has deep historic roots including the distinction of being housed in South Africa’s first synagogue, built in 1863. The museum is intended to be a dutiful record of the history of South Africa’s Jewish community. This includes the community’s historical roots in Lithuania and elsewhere, its instrumental role in the evolution of South African democracy and noteworthy contributions to contemporary society.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Entry/Admission - South African Jewish Museum

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays
  • Please bring identity document of photo
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

30 to 120 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

janicek475

14 Feb, 2023

We visited the Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Centre (admission to that is free) on the same day; they are both on the same complex. We had booked 'Skip the Line' tickets for the Jewish Museum, but that probably isn't necessary as it wasn't busy. However, it's essential that you take Photo ID with you as you have to show this when you pass through security to get entry to any building on the complex -which includes the Garden Synagogue. The Museum was very interesting and the displays in the Holocaust Centre were among the best we've ever seen and we have been to quite a few. Allow plenty of time to see both. There is a nice café there .

Momel1

30 Jun, 2019

This facility explains the history of the Jews in South Africa, and also a Holocaust Museum. In addition, there’s a synagogue that is vibrant and active!

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