Heart of Cape Town Museum
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The Heart of Cape Town Museum honors those involved in the first successful human heart transplant, depicting the historic 1967 surgery through wax figures and original operating rooms.

šŸ“œ Museum in Groote Schuur Hospital, site of the world's first human heart transplant.
šŸ” Depicts the historic 1967 surgery with wax figures and original operating rooms.

Why Go

šŸ”¬ Explore medical history and organ transplantation milestones.
šŸš¶ Guided tours recreate the drama of the event.
šŸ–¼ļø View original documents, photos, and artifacts.

Why Avoid

šŸ‘¶ Not recommended for pre-school-age children.

Tips

šŸ“ž Prior booking is essential, especially for group or weekend tours.
ā° Tours last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults R400, Children R100 (free entry with City Pass, booking required).

Hours

šŸ•’ Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.

  • 3 p.m.
    šŸ—“ļø Weekend tours by prior request only.

Address

šŸ“ Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa.

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