Cape Town Holocaust Centre, Holocaust education museum in Gardens district, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Cape Town Holocaust Centre features permanent exhibitions with photographs, documents, film footage, and reconstructed environments depicting the Third Reich period.
Established in 1999 as Africa's first Holocaust centre, the institution maintains connections with sister facilities in Johannesburg and Durban under the South African Holocaust Foundation.
The centre incorporates local survivors' testimonies through video presentations and photo displays, documenting the experiences of those who settled in Cape Town after World War II.
Located at 88 Hatfield Street, the centre welcomes visitors from Sunday through Thursday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The permanent exhibition contains three distinct sections focusing on Racism and Discrimination, the Third Reich era, and the Ghettos, connecting Holocaust history with South African apartheid.
Location: City of Cape Town
Website: https://ctholocaust.co.za
GPS coordinates: -33.93028,18.41662
Latest update: November 28, 2025 18:29
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