Heart of Cape Town Museum

Museum • Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Located in the vibrant city of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, the Heart of Cape Town Museum stands as a testament to the history and innovation of the medical field. Housed within the Groote Schuur Hospital, this museum serves as a poignant reminder of the first successful human-to-human heart transplant performed by Dr. Christian Barnard in 1967.

Visitors to the museum can explore a comprehensive collection of medical artifacts, interactive displays, and informative exhibits that detail the groundbreaking surgery that captivated the world. The museum not only pays tribute to the pioneering surgeons and medical professionals involved in the historic operation but also sheds light on the impact it had on the global medical community.

Through engaging multimedia presentations and insightful narratives, the Heart of Cape Town Museum offers a captivating journey through the past, celebrating the spirit of innovation and perseverance that forever changed the course of medical history. A visit to this museum is a compelling experience that educates, inspires, and pays homage to the remarkable individuals who pushed the boundaries of medicine to save lives.


Tours for Heart of Cape Town Museum

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Heart of Cape Town Museum has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Cape Town City Pass including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Transport in Cape Town, Western Cape $105 Tour Provided by Viator
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Cape Town City Pass including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Transport

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Discover Cape Town's top attractions and experiences with the City Pass. Choose from a 1, 2, or 5-day package and enjoy free entry to over 80 attractions, visiting as many as you like on each day. Your pass also offers free transport on the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus for the duration of your pass, which takes you to over 80% of Cape Town’s top attractions.

• Visit Cape Town’s top attractions and experiences
• No need to collect your pass, simply scan the barcode on your voucher
• Complimentary guidebook to plan your itinerary
• We have 2 in-destination tour offices and a call centre to help with queries
• Skip the line at a number of attractions

And best of all, your City Pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date, and only activates when you scan your voucher at the first attraction you visit. After that, your pass is valid for the remaining number of days purchased. So, you can rest assured should your travel plans need to change!

Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Private City Tour in Cape Town, Western Cape $46 Tour Provided by Viator
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Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Private City Tour

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Ready to experience a side of Cape Town like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Woodstock!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Cape Town? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Old Biscuit Mill, District six museum, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

The Heart of Cape Town Museum Admission Ticket in Cape Town, Western Cape $18 Tour Provided by Viator
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The Heart of Cape Town Museum Admission Ticket

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Celebrate one of the greatest moments in medical history at the Heart of Cape Town Museum – a museum dedicated to the world’s first successful heart transplant. Visitors experience the drama of that moment in the fully restored, original operating rooms laid out as they were on the day of the operation.

Highlights
• Museum dedicated to the world’s first successful heart transplant
• Fully restored, original operating rooms laid out as they were on the day of the operation
• Trained and certified tour guide

Cape Town Premium City Pass including Transport in Cape Town, Western Cape $211 Tour Provided by Viator

Cape Town Premium City Pass including Transport

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Get free entry to over 80 of Cape Town's top attractions plus free transport on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus for the duration of your pass. Save money and time with City Pass all while exploring Cape Town.
Explore the best of what Cape Town has to offer including 1 Premium Experience.
Choose either a 3 or 5-day option.
You'll find there's something for everyone. 
Just some of the over 80 attractions include:

• Free transport, for the duration of your pass, on the Hop-on Hop-off bus
• Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
• Sunset Champagne Cruise
• Harbour Cruise
• LaGuGu Township Tour
• Zeitz MOCAA Museum of Contemporary African Art
• Two Oceans Aquarium
• World of Birds
• Seal Island Cruises
• Hard Rock Café
• Groot Constantia Wine Estate
• South African Museum
• District Six Museum
• SKY High-Ride
• And much more

Also choose 1 Premium experiences:
• Helicopter Flight
• Shark Cage Diving
• Big 5 Safari
• Cobra Sunset Cruise
• Whale Watching
• Breathless Combo
• Paragliding
• Spa Treatment

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