Castle Military Museum

Cape Town


This interesting museum occupies the castle’s original bayside entrance. Inside you can see examples and vivid paintings of different military uniforms down the centuries as well as a very good exhibition on the Anglo-Boer War, and a shop selling military memorabilia.

Entry to the museum is included with admission to the Castle of Good Hope.

Transportation

  • bus: Castle

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