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Bo-Kaap Museum

71 Wale St., Cape Town Central, South Africa
021-481 3939
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The unassuming facade of the Bo Kaap Museum that hides a hidden gem!
Visit a traditional Cape Malay kitchen
"Who built Cape Town?" exhibit
Enjoy the collection of Islamic art and household items
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Ranked #96 of 109 attractions in Cape Town Central
2.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Owner description: The Bo-Kaap Museum, situated in the historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery, showcases local...... more » Owner description: The Bo-Kaap Museum, situated in the historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery, showcases local Islamic culture and heritage. « less
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“Minimal museum with inaccurate historical memory”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

I love the idea of a museum to capture the history of the Bo-Kaap. Instead, this museum minimizes slavery, racism, and the general oppression of African heritage people while promoting the local Coloured community as in collusion with White South Africa. Definitely problematic. There's even a pro-Slavery South display (and Confederate Flag) that shows suggests the Coloured community supported the... More

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“Small, very few displays, not worth paying to see”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2009

There are only four rooms and a hallway. The rooms are very sparsely filled, with very few displays. None of the displays are relevant, nor are they very meaningful. I didn't really learn anything there that I couldn't read in a guidebook. It's unbelievable that they charge a fee to enter this place! There's nothing worth seeing there. Hallway: Start... More

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“Small museum, good visit for those with a specific interest”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2009

This museum reviews the history of the Bo Kaap and, more broadly, that of Muslims in the Cape Town area over the past few centuries. In all fairness, I believe they are converting things more to a "social history" museum and I may have caught them in the transition. I would look forward to a return visit if I am... More

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