Cape Town Holocaust Centre

The impressive Cape Town Holocaust Centre has been acknowledged as one of the finest Holocaust museums in the world. Using the latest technology and historical research, a visit to the museum provides an informative and compelling overview of events that should never be forgotten. The permanent exhibition uses a range of media and interactive displays to bring to light stories of the Holocaust, as well as the equally emotional local apartheid history. A documentary film including survivor testimonies gives special insight into these culturally significant events. This is an absolute must for anyone with a keen interest in history.

About a third of all Jewish people alive at the time, were murdered in the Holocaust, including at least 1.1 million Jewish children. Interestingly, Hitler never visited one, single concentration camp. But he planned to collect thousands of Jewish artefacts to build a ‘Museum of an Extinct Race’ after the war.

A valid identification document is required for entry (passport, ID, or driver’s license).

Although the theme is depressing, the Holocaust Centre is a good place not only to learn about the history of the Holocaust but also about us as people. You can spend a minimum of half a day wandering around the centre in your own time – it is easy to navigate.

It is near a few other worthwhile attractions, like the South African National Gallery, South African Museum, the Company’s Garden, and the South African Jewish Museum. here is also a range of different eateries within walking distance from the centre – particularly along Bree and Long street.

Valid identification required for entry (passport, ID Document or driver’s license).