Chavonnes Battery Museum

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Showcasing the Archaeological ruins of the Dutch East India Company Fort, guests visiting the Waterfront Marina area of Cape Town can discover something unique at the Chavonnes Battery Museum. With Dutch East India Company Fort’s ruins that are displayed that have been buried for about 140 years, the Chavonnes Battery Museum is rich in interesting content that inspired topics of conversation and contemporary thinking.

There are guided tours available, the guide hailing from a local community and passionate about allowing guests to discover the V&A Waterfront’s historical significance. This landmark destination has been around since the first construction of the Victoria and Alfred Museum, and guests can look forward to a time-travelling experience of sorts that showcases fascinating artefacts, intricate displays, interesting exhibits and large information boards. There is also the UPY London Underwater Photographer of the year exhibition, where guests can see first-hand the remarkable images captured from the ocean waters and seas of 26 countries around the globe. The Chavonnes Battery Museum was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in 2017 from tripAdvisor, earning it even more acclaim among tourists and locals exploring this area of the Cape while on vacation or simply an exciting day outing. The venue is also wheelchair and pram friendly so that no one misses out. Open from Friday to Monday, 9 am to 7 pm and from Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm.