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.
Temporary Onsite Exhibitions
There are no temporary onsite exhibition at the moment.
Updated Visitor Information during the Covid-19 Pandemic
As South Africa’s lockdown has moved to level three, the CTHGC will be slowly and cautiously reopening to visitors from 28 July 2021. The safety of our visitors and staff is our biggest priority, and best practice regarding Covid-19 prevention will be in place, including implementing the compulsory wearing of masks, social distancing and limited daily visitors.
General Visitor Hours
Exhibitions (Limited Daily Visitors)
Sundays – Thursdays: 10am – 4pm
Fridays: 10am – 2pm
The safety of our visitors and staff is our biggest priority, and best practice regarding Covid-19 prevention will be in place, including implementing the compulsory wearing of masks, social distancing, and limited daily visitors.
Please note the adjusted closing times on the following dates:
Monday, 6 September (close at 14h00)
Tuesday, 7 September (closed)
Wednesday, 8 September (closed)
Wednesday, 15 September (close at 14h00)
Thursday, 16 September (closed)
Monday, 20 September (close at 14h00)
Tuesday, 21 September (closed)
Wednesday, 22 September (closed)
Monday, 27 September (close at 14h00)
Tuesday, 28 September (closed)
Location
Gardens Community Centre
88 Hatfield Street
Cape Town
8001
South Africa
Visitor Info
Admission
Admission to the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre is free of charge, however we welcome and appreciate donations as these support us in sustaining our educational programmes.
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.