Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Museum · Malay Quarter

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Museum · Malay Quarter

71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Highlights

Dive into the vibrant Bo-Kaap, where colorful houses and rich 19th-century Muslim culture create a lively backdrop for an educational stroll.

71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions

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"The Bo-Kaap was one of the few Cape Town neighborhoods to escape apartheid's bulldozers—the cluster of bright buildings, once known as the Malay Quarter, housed many of the slaves who worked for the 17th-century Dutch colonialists. In this colorful area, you can also see some of the oldest, most beautiful mosques in the country, including the Auwal Mosque on Dorp Street. Upscale shops have been moving in lately, but don't miss one of the originals, the spice merchant Atlas Trading Company. To go back in time, explore the Bo-Kaap Museum, furnished like the house of a typical 19th-century Muslim family."

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@cntraveler

"Most people just pop into Bo-Kaap for the perfect Instagram shot—those rainbow-bright row houses make for a great backdrop. But there's much more to this neighborhood than a quick photo op. This historic Muslim enclave is home to members of the vibrant and close-knit Cape Malay community, and this small museum right in the middle of Wale Street is a wonderful primer on the area's history, giving you some of the context you need to explore the neighborhood with respect and understanding." - Sarah Khan

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Patty Taljaard Wachs

Google

Excellent welcome event just before closing time. Interesting information with great old photos to illustrate. Very dark at in the back room. Upstairs space on the Israeli-Palestine conflict depicts the inhumanities and sufferings. Well documented too. Very educative visit. Thank you

KJW 160

Google

Don't waste your time and money here, go to District 6 instead, it's like night and day. The price is the exact same (60R/person). The coloured buildings are pretty, though very uncharacteristic to the rest of the area, so likely a tourist attraction. The museum is the beige building, it is unmarked and has a large glass door. The walk between the museums is short, we encountered about 4 persistent beggars in our 15 min walk from here to district 6, would not recommend if alone. There are however public safety officials around, though usually only at main intersections, you're on your own otherwise.

Ксения Л.

Google

funny, cheerful houses. some of them house a museum and art galleries. free access. there are really a lot of homeless people and beggars nearby, but if you don't go deep into the area, but walk along the main street, it seems safe, because there are a lot of tourists. when we were there, there was also a policeman on duty, which inspires some peace

Dan P

Google

Cool neighbourhood, well worth a visit. Lots of colourful houses and lots of tourists but didn't have to wait long to get pictures.

Terrence Brantley

Google

Amazing place to visit. It's so much historical building and full of locals and travelers

ShivC. Parashar

Google

Beautiful area with muslim culture, soaked in beautiful colous.. People are amazing and so are the houses

Michelle Tigere

Google

Nice little museum. Very informative about the history of the neighbourhood

My-Girl Mhangwana

Google

I loved it. It was interesting. It's a bright and colourful place. The inside also you learn a lot about the area and historical things. If you're a student, be sure to let them know, R20 pp (student)