• iziko South African Museum.

Established in 1825, this is the oldest museum in south Africa. Collections reflect the rich natural and cultural diversity of the subcontinent. Exhibition highlights include the Whale Well, shark World and Fossil Stories. Among the treasures on view are the Lydenburg Heads and a fine collection of San rock paintings and engravings.

ADDRESS: 25 Queen Victoria Str, Cape Town

TEL: 021 481 3800

HOURS: daily 10h00- 17h00. Closed Xmas day and Good Friday. Free on Saturdays

• iziko Planetarium

Introduction to the wonders of the universe and the science of astronomy. “theatre of the stars”. The southern hemisphere night sky is revealed in a range of shows for children and adults.

ADDRESS: 25 Queen Victoria Str, Cape Town

TEL : 021 481 3900

HOURS: Daily Monday to Friday shows at 14h00. Tuesday evening shows at 20h00. Saturday and Sunday shows at 12:00; 13h00; and 14h30. Closed Xmas day and Good Friday and first Monday of the month  

• iziko West Coast Fossil Park

110km from Cape Town, it is being developed into a field museum. The fossil site tells of ancient ecology and climatic changes that occurred in the cape 5 million years ago. Guided tours include a visit to the ongoing excavation site where you see preserved fossils of long extinct animals such as the giraffe-like sivathefe.

ADDRESS: R45 (west coast road); langebaan

TEL: 022 766 1606

HOURS: weekdays 9h00 – 16h00; Saturdays and Sundays 09h00- 12h00