By combining text, archival photographs and film footage, documents, multimedia displays and recreated environments, our permanent exhibition is structured in a way that allows visitors to access the history of the Holocaust and other genocides in their own time and without the need for a dedicated guide.
General Visitor Hours
Exhibitions
Sundays – Thursdays: 10am – 5pm
Fridays: 10am – 2pm
Closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays
Please note our adjusted opening times on the following days:
Sunday 13 April (Closed)
Monday 14 April (Closed)
Sunday 20 April (Closed)
Sunday 1 June (Close at 2pm)
Monday 2 June (Closed)
Tuesday 3 June (Closed)
Entrance fees
Single ticket: R100
Student/senior ticket: R60
Group ticket (above 10 people): R60 per person
Guided tour R250 plus the cost of the tickets (subject to the availability of the guides)
South African Residents (ID required): Free of Charge.
Location
Gardens Community Centre
88 Hatfield Street
Cape Town
8001
South Africa
Visitor Info
Admission
The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre now charges entry fees for foreign visitors, with all proceeds directly supporting free Holocaust & Genocide Education for learners from communities across Southern Africa. Your ticket purchase transforms lives and fosters understanding.
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Entrance fees
Single ticket: R100
Student/senior ticket: R60
Group ticket (above 10 people): R60 per person
Guided tour R250 plus the cost of the tickets (subject to the availability of the guides)
South African Residents (ID required): Free of Charge
Please note:
When visiting the Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre, please bring along your identification document (ID), driver’s license or passport for security purposes.
Group Reservations
For larger groups we recommend contacting us in advance to organize a group tour. You can contact Danielle at danielle@holocaust.org.za or phone us on +27 21 462 5553.
Accessibility
The centre is fully accessible to visitors who use mobility aids. Elevators are available and restrooms are available on the ground floor.
What you need to bring
When visiting the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre, please bring your identification document (ID), driver’s license or passport for security purposes.