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Date of Inscription: 1999
World Heritage Site
Robben Island has been used to isolate certain people since the end of the 17th century ...
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Museum Hours
Monday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
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Museum Location
Private Bag Robben Island Cape Town 7400
About the Museum
ABOUT RIM
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
RIM implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the Island’s natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life-long learning.
established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
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About the Museum
ABOUT RIM
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
RIM implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the Island’s natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life-long learning.
established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
Read More
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Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times).
To book a tour click the button below
.
BOOK A TOUR
JOIN US ON A GUIDED TOUR AS WE WALK ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US IN LIBERATING SOUTH AFRICA.
WALKING TOUR EXPERIENCE
South Africans
ZAR1000
per adult
Non South Africans
ZAR1400
per adult
South Africans
ZAR620
per child
Non South Africans
ZAR820
per child
Tour Days
Friday to Sunday
- 09:00 to 14:30
VIEW BROCHURE
info@robben-island.org.za
Free Cap & Water Bottle
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Weather
Cape Town
16°
Light Rain
05:40
19:19 SAST
Feels like: 15
°C
Wind: 18
km/h
NW
Humidity: 90
%
Pressure: 1017.27
mbar
UV index: 0
Wed
Thu
Fri
20/14
°C
22/14
°C
27/15
°C
Weather forecast
Cape Town, South Africa ▸
Tours
South Africans
R400 per adult
R210 per child (U/18)
Non South Africans
R600 per adult
R310 per child (U/18)
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15:00
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Date of Inscription: 1999
World Heritage Site
Robben Island has been used to isolate certain people since the end of the 17th century ...
Learn More
Museum Hours
Monday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
Compliments & Complaints
customerfeedback@robben-island.org.za
Museum Location
Private Bag Robben Island Cape Town 7400
About the Museum
ABOUT RIM
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
RIM implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the Island’s natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life-long learning.
established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
Read More
About the Museum
ABOUT RIM
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
RIM implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the Island’s natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life-long learning.
established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
Read More
The official guide to living, working, visiting and investing in the RIM
Explore Virtual Tour
TOURS
EDUCATION AT RIM
TIMELINE
PRISONER STORIES
NEWS & MEDIA
ORGANISATION
TOURS
INTERESTED IN A TOUR?
Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times).
To book a tour click the button below
.
BOOK A TOUR
JOIN US ON A GUIDED TOUR AS WE WALK ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US IN LIBERATING SOUTH AFRICA.
WALKING TOUR EXPERIENCE
South Africans
ZAR1000
per adult
Non South Africans
ZAR1400
per adult
South Africans
ZAR620
per child
Non South Africans
ZAR820
per child
Tour Days
Friday to Sunday
- 09:00 to 14:30
VIEW BROCHURE
info@robben-island.org.za
Free Cap & Water Bottle
BOOK A TOUR
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Have an Account?
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Tour Details
Weather
Cape Town
16°
Light Rain
05:40
19:19 SAST
Feels like: 15
°C
Wind: 18
km/h
NW
Humidity: 90
%
Pressure: 1017.27
mbar
UV index: 0
Wed
Thu
Fri
20/14
°C
22/14
°C
27/15
°C
Weather forecast
Cape Town, South Africa ▸
Tours
South Africans
R400 per adult
R210 per child (U/18)
Non South Africans
R600 per adult
R310 per child (U/18)
Tour Times
09:00
|
11:00
|
13:00
|
15:00
BOOK A TOUR
x
Manage Cookie Consent
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Home
Tours
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FAQ
Virtual Tours
About Us
Vision & Mission
Council Members
Executive Committee
EPP Biographies
Conservation
Eduction At RIM
Interactive Timeline
News & Media
Press Releases
RIM Brochures
Speeches
Publications
NEWSLETTERS
January 2024
April 2024
July 2024
October 2024
Annual Reports
Jobs
Tenders
Video Gallery
Prisoner Stories
EPP Condolences
Promotion of Access to Information Act
PAIA Manual English
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