It works for Non-Jewish as well. it provides a great history of the Jewish migration and settlement of South Africa. The complex includes the museum as well as the Great Synagogue and a holocost memorial

From my opinion, a visit to the Jewish museum in Cape Town is a must do while you are in Cape Town because you’ll get a good idea how Jewish life is connected to and also influencing South African society. You’ll need to provide a...More

lovely museum telling the story of the Jewish congregation in South Africa, their roots, where they settled and so forth. In addition a beautiful replica of a house in a shtetl and a Japanese exhibition

Approximately 2000 Jews are trying to keep their presence in Cape Town. They have an amazing Synagogue with a museum next to. When you enter inside the Synagogue a friendly, smiling and kind person welcomes you. As you begin asking question about Jewish population in...More

Unexpectedly good visit to the South African Jewish Museum. While the museum's exhibits were well conceived, interesting & informative, the highlight of our visit was the Synagogue. An ornate space in the Orthodox style, there was a special seat and sermon pulpit for the Rabbi...More

Excellent presentation of permanent exhibits and great traveling exhibits, too. Try eating Kosher food in their cafeteria. A highlight for all faiths to visit.

Wonderful museum about South Africa and Jewish history. Excellent film about Nelson Mandela and the Jews who supported him. Interesting visit to the synagogue and gift shop.