Iziko South African Museum
#124🦖 Natural HistoryCape Town, South Africa

Iziko South African Museum

South Africa's oldest museum

About the museum

Founded in 1825, the Iziko South African Museum in the Company's Garden displays natural history, palaeontology and an outstanding collection of San rock art.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Whale Well
  • ◆Karoo fossils
  • ◆San rock art
  • ◆Linton Panel
  • ◆Planetarium

Recognition

🏆 South Africa's oldest museum

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