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Added by Jopie, at 19 January 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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12 Reviews
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25 March 2018
A DEFINITELY MUST VISIT BY LOCALS AND TOURIST ALIKE!!!
I wanted to visit this museum for a very long time - today I did just that.
I was fascinated how they have connected the Holocaust with our (South African) Apartheid era
Even the fact that so many people died during the SA Apartheid era is hard to believe.
It is even more UNBELIEVABLE that one man could initiate the killing so many Jews and (as a Democrat) justified his action by making the entire German race believe that what he was doing right
I was privileged to watch a video called: HEIL HITLER: Confessions of a Hitler Youth. This story tells how German youths as young as 12 where to become "The Perfect Race".
As part of the permanent exhibition in the museum, there is also an ongoing video with testimonies from five Jewish people that survived the Holocaust
I need to mention that anyone wanting to visit, need to bring ID or passport with.response / report this review -
13 March 2018
Wow. Just wow. Do not miss this museum if you are in Cape Town. Harrowing, poignant, riveting.
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04 March 2018
I was really impressed with all the information in 'this little museum.
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02 February 2018
This is a well-informed and effective holocaust centre. Streams of schoolchildren from local (not Jewish) schools visit here regularly. The subject is of particular importance in South Africa because of our own racial history and current racial make-up. It serves well in that respect too, and the curators have taken particular trouble to ensure that the message remains relevant and current.
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26 November 2017
Harrowing and moving exhibits. About mans inhumanity to man. We need to learn from this so that this never happens again.. Educational and thought provoking.
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24 September 2017
Saw very graphic pics of a dark time period which occurred before I was born. One only wish that mankind learns from history and ensure that it does not repeat itself.
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07 September 2017
Must see center popular with both tourists and the Jewish community of Cape Town. Kosher restaurant, Jewish library, children friendly environment, Judaica shop, and a synagogue on the premise.
Safe, secure, neat, agile ample parking available, bus stop for Cape Town's Red Tour Bus.
Short, leisurely walking distance from The Planetarium, South African National Library, Company Gardens, Parliament Houses, Gardens Shopping Centre. And Cape Town's squirrels which seem to have learned how to pose for the camera.response / report this review -
05 July 2017
Jewish place to visit. Restaurant. Beautiful Synagogue. Museum. Library. Function Centre. A must visit venue if u a visitor in Cape Town.
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14 June 2017
The permanent exhibition includes historic text and photo panels, archives, artefacts and film footage. In all of the exhibitions the South African context and aspects are highlighted. A harrowing and emotional but wonderfully educational experience, with friendly and knowledge guides and staff. A must see when you visit the city.
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31 May 2017
Great history of the Jewish Holocaust.
Be prepared to do a lot of reading, especially if you're willing to soak in all the information. The museum is quite big.
Very informative.
PS: the lady at the welcome desk is very welcoming.response / report this review -
01 May 2017
Good place to see how we can make the history never forgotten
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26 January 2017
The Jews suffered so much!! That must happen to spiritual Israel. Ro15:4, 1Cor10:1
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