Hidden gems: Museums in Cape Town

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cape Town. This list contains 10 places from Museum category.

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Cape Town Museum of Childhood
Museum
👍👍 An excellent hidden gem in Cape Town for anyone with young kids. The museum is friendly and engaging from the moment you enter through the gate. The staff are welcoming, passionate and knowledge. The museum itself has something for all kids, our 2 year-old enjoyed the jungle gym, swings, large selec...
4.90 (76 reviews)
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The Old Granary
Museum
👍👍 A Very beautiful and inspiring architecture based in Cape Town CBD. There is an exhibition showing the stones being used for the building and its story. A place to visit when touristing in cape Town.
4.80 (36 reviews)
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South African Sendinggestig Museum
Museum
👍👍 A great private and collective initiative to preserve the history of the Christian mission work at the Cape from the very early days of the Cape Colony. It also preserves a group of extremely valuable cultural, social and architectural structures that has a rich personal meaning and historical value...
4.80 (20 reviews)
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The Burg
Museum
😐 1 star for Emma - she's got banter 1 star for Emily - she's got your back when you bunk EGS lectures 1 star for Alice - she lends you pants for when you get launched for the jol (also forgives you when you still haven't given them back) 1 star for Lisa - she loves wine as much as I do 1 star for Chr...
4.80 (12 reviews)
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South African Astronomical Observatory Auditorium
Museum
👍 It was a very interesting visit. It should be open to visitors all the time.
4.80 (12 reviews)
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Table Bay Nature Reserve
Museum
4.70 (6 reviews)
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Goodman Gallery Cape Town
Art gallery
Venerable gallery featuring contemporary works by established & emerging artists in southern Africa.
4.60 (66 reviews)
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Iziko Social History Resource Centre
Museum
👍 Just wanted to let everyone know that this is not a museum; it is where they store collections and have office space. Hopefully you'll save yourself a few minutes by reading this 😊 I'm not sure why hours are listed on the website, since the kind woman at the front door told me this when I entered.
4.60 (18 reviews)
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Historic Blaauwberg Farm
Museum
👍👍 A working cattle and wheat farm with awesome views. Historically important gateway from Cape Town to the West Coast and beyond. May it always retain its farming character and hopefully become a critical visitor centre for visitors who wish to experience 300 year natural and cultural heritage.
4.60 (10 reviews)
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Grain Silo
Museum
4.60 (10 reviews)
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