South African Astronomical Observatory, Cape Town

Cape Town Science Centre

The Cape Town Science Centre offers a fun, learning environment for kids with more than 250 interactive science exhibits and puzzles

Irma Stern Museum

The Irma Stern Museum, housed in the Firs home and studio of Expressionist painter Irma Stern, presents a collection of her works and artifacts acquired during travels to Europe and other parts of Africa

Mosterts Mill

Built in 1796, Mosterts Mill is the oldest surviving windmill in South Africa

Liesbeek River

Baxter Theatre

Rhodes Memorial

The Rhodes Memorial commemorates the life of British mining magnate and Cape Colony Prime Minister Cecil John Rhodes

Air Force Base Ysterplaat

The Air Force Base at Ysterplaat has a museum that presents the history of the South African air-force, exhibiting aircraft, weapons, engines, uniforms, and Royal Flying Corps memorabilia

District Six

District Six is a former inner-city residential area in Cape Town that is known for its dark history during the Apartheid era

Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope is South Africa's oldest surviving colonial building, built between 1666 and 1679 as a pentagonal fortress to protect Cape Town from British naval attacks

Artscape Theatre

The Artscape Theatre is a performing arts centre that hosts drama, orchestra, classical opera and ballet performances