The Iziko Bo Kaap Museum: An insight into true Cape culture

Visit The Bo Kaap Museum in Cape Town on a tour of Bo Kaap; It was established to display all aspects of the beliefs, culture, history and way of life of the people living in the Bo Kaap

The Iziko Bo Kaap Museum displays all aspects of the people, culture, history and way of life in the Bo Kaap, one of the most interesting parts of Cape Town. Visit it on a tour of Bo Kaap in Cape Town.

What is characteristic for the Bo Kaap in Cape Town, a traditional Muslim suburb are the cobbled streets, brightly colored 19th century houses, Muslim saint shrines ("kramats"), spice shops and mosques. The first mosque in South Africa is the Auwal Mosque, constructed in 1794, situated in Bo Kaap.

Location:
Bo Kaap Museum Cape Town
71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap
Cape Town, South Africa

Open: Mon - Sat: 09h00-16h00
Closed: Eid holidays, Good Friday, 2 January

The culture & heritage section in things to do Cape Town section offers a great overview of museums in Cape Town.

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