Interesting Fact The grain silo complex was, at 57m, once the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa. Located in a former grain silo, the massive nine-storey space underwent a state-of-the-art overhaul, courtesy of esteemed British architect Thomas Heatherwick, and houses 6 000 square metres of exhibition space within 100 galleries, as well as a restaurant area and a charming Sculpture Garden. It was named as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Destinations of 2018! Touted as Cape Town’s very own Tate Modern, MoMA or Centre Pompidou, Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) opened at the V&A Waterfront in September 2017, and has been on the global art radar ever since.

Which are your favourite museums? Let us know in the comments below. The Inside Guide’s resident culture vultures went in search of the Mother City’s most fascinating, historical and innovative spaces. Whether you’re into science, nature, history or art, the museum scene in Cape Town is nothing short of impressive. Culture, entertainment and fun collide at these Mother City museums.

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