Iziko South African Museum, Natural history museum in City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
The Iziko South African Museum is a natural history institution in the Company's Garden housing more than one million objects. Its collections span fossils, archaeological findings, and animal specimens that document the region's biological and cultural heritage.
The institution was founded in 1825 as South Africa's first museum. It relocated to its present building in the Company's Garden in 1897 and became an important repository for regional collections.
The museum exhibits extensive collections of African zoology, paleontology, and archaeology, presenting the evolution of life and human cultures throughout the region.
The museum sits within a public garden and is easily accessible by foot. Plan for several hours to move through the extensive galleries and exhibition areas.
A Southern Right Whale skeleton hangs from the ceiling in the main hall. This dramatic installation conveys the scale of marine life found in Cape Town waters.
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