Location: Simon's Town
Top Things to do in Simon's Town
The 6 Best Museums in Simon's Town, Western Cape
Simon's Town (Afrikaans: Simonstad), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African Navy. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour (first for the Royal Navy and now the South African Navy). The town is named after Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony.
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1. Noorul Islam Heritage Museum
2. SAS Assegaai Museum
3. South African Naval Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By gweru
Most impressive. A fascinating insight into both the naval and social history of South Africa. Exhibits range from the days of Nelson right up until the present. You can easily while away 2 to three hours here. And it’s free! All they ask is for a donation. The staff we met were exceptionally knowledgeable helpful and professional. Can’t rate this place highly enough.
4. Simon's Town Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 106 reviews
Another Dutch East India Company property, this former governor’s home contains crafts and artifacts illustrating local cultural heritage.
Reviewed By CliveofPE - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Well positioned to give you a good understanding of Simonstown with history going back to the Dutch establishment also has a well priced refreshment area with the best fresh scones. Easy walking distance to Naval Museum.
5. Heather Auer Art & Sculpture Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
6. Warrior Toy Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By JanineVDP - Somerset West, South Africa
Percy is a dear soul who is living his passion. He opened this store more than 30 years ago with his own collection of toys. He also sells model cars at some of the best prices you'll find in the country. Having lost his wife, and being so dedicated about the store, the entry price is nothing to pay as it's how he keeps the doors open to this special place. He is very shy, but once you get him talking, you could listen to him for hours May God bless his soul, and keep the doors of the toy museum open for many more years.
