Museums and history in South Africa

Family-friendly museums and heritage sites across South Africa where kids can explore history and culture. 9 places, updated November 2026.

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All 9 museums and history in South Africa

Johannesburg 1 place

Museums and history in Johannesburg

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Africa's largest science centre, with over 350 interactive exhibits, a science theatre, and hands-on workshops that mak…

All ages
Indoor
Good for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 80

Durban 1 place

Museums and history in Durban

Museum of Illusions Durban

A mind-bending museum at Gateway Theatre of Shopping with over 80 interactive exhibits, including a Tilted Room, Clone…

All ages
Indoor

Cape Town 1 place

Museums and history in Cape Town

Cape Town Science Centre

Interactive science museum in Observatory with over 250 hands-on exhibits, workshops and science shows for all ages.

All ages
Indoor

Entry from ZAR 95

Oudtshoorn 1 place

Museums and history in Oudtshoorn

Cango Caves

A vast network of limestone caves in the Swartberg Mountains, with massive chambers and intricate formations, offering…

All ages (Heritage Tour); Adventure Tour for older children and adults
Indoor
Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 150

Swellendam 1 place

Museums and history in Swellendam

Drostdy Museum

A complex of historic buildings in Swellendam, including the Drostdy, the Gaol, the Ambagswerf, and Mayville House, off…

All ages
Indoor and outdoor
Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 40

Cape Agulhas 1 place

Museums and history in Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

The second-oldest working lighthouse in South Africa, at the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian…

All ages
Outdoor
Good for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 40

Nelspruit 1 place

Museums and history in Nelspruit

Sudwala Caves

Some of the oldest caves in the world, with guided tours through vast chambers including the Amphitheatre, and a dinosa…

All ages
Indoor
Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 140

Bloemfontein 1 place

Museums and history in Bloemfontein

Naval Hill Planetarium

The first digital planetarium in sub-Saharan Africa, offering immersive full-dome shows about the universe from a histo…

All ages
Indoor
Okay for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 60

Kuruman 1 place

Museums and history in Kuruman

Wonderwerk Cave

An ancient cave near Kuruman with evidence of human habitation dating back over 2 million years, offering guided tours…

All ages
Indoor
Okay for toddlers