Simon’s Town Museum

A pictorial history of Simon's TownTimes Of OpeningMonday To Friday: 10am to 4pm   Saturdays: 10am to 1pm    Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed​If you have any queries or information on any of  the Museum's research projects, please email the Museum at cathy@simonstownmuseum.co.zaWe provide organised tours and lectures including tours of the historical cells. Please email us a request if you require further info.Simon’s Town Museum is housed in "The Residency" which was built in 1777 as the  winter residence for the Dutch East India Company Governor at the Cape.​Simon’s Town Museum was established in 1977 by the Simon's Town Historical Society. The Museum was originally housed in the old Simon’s Town Municipality complex, but moved to "The Residency" in 1982. The building has a long history, having been used as a hospital, post office, school, customs house, police station, gaol and magistrate’s court.​The Simon’s Town Museum collects and exhibits the cultural history of the people of Simon’s Town and their connections with the Dutch East India Company and the Royal Navy.The Friends of the Simon’s Town Museum are inviting volunteers to assist with running education programmes and events.Schools and groups visit the Museum throughout the year and we are looking for additional