These Cape Town attractions will be FREE this Sunday

Certain Cape Town attractions will offer free entry to visitors this Sunday, as part of heritage celebrations around the world.

May 15, 2025 - 15:00
18213
These Cape Town attractions will be FREE this Sunday

Some of Cape Town’s attractions will waive entry fees this Sunday. The initiative is part of global celebrations to mark International Museum Day, which falls on 18 May annually. 

In Cape Town, Iziko Museums of South Africa will mark the commemorative day. According to the museum website, the institution will open the doors to two of its buildings. 

International Museum Day is celebrated globally to highlight the role museums play in society. The year’s theme is “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”. Iziko Museums will host a symposium related to the theme, as well. The museum is also marking its 200th anniversary.

Which Cape Town attractions will be free?

The following Iziko Museums will be free to visit:

  • Iziko South African Museum
  • Iziko South African National Gallery

Both of these Cape Town attractions are in the Company’s Gardens in the city centre. South African adults usually pay R50 at each institution. Free entry does not apply to the Planetarium which is attached to the Iziko South African Museum. 

Both the gallery and the museum will be open from 08:30 to 16:00 on Sunday.

Have you visited these Cape Town attractions?

Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211.

Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.

This article has been sourced from various publicly available news platforms around the world. All intellectual property rights remain with the original publishers and authors. Unshared News does not claim ownership of the content and provides it solely for informational and educational purposes voluntarily. If you are the rightful owner and believe this content has been used improperly, please contact us for prompt removal or correction.