Best Science & Technology Events in Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights The NRF|SAAO’s headquarters are in the Cape Town suburb of Observatory on the site of the former Royal Observatory. The historic building is recognised as a National Heritage Site, and houses administration facilities, offices, and the SAAO library. You are welcome to visit the SAAO in Cape Town on SAAO Open Nights, on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at 20:00 . Please book a tour below . All Open Nights include a presentation on topics of astronomy or physics, and an introduction to the historic McClean telescope, the observatory museum, and the library. If the weather is clear, there will be a chance for stargazing using telescopes set up for the night. Fee: R50 per person, children under 6 enter for free. Tour fees go towards the SAAO’s education, public outreach, and socio-economic development programs. Tour bookings must be paid in advance – no payments will be accepted on-site. This is a secure site and all other buildings are off-limits to the public. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the site before 19:30. For queries, please email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025. Please read: SAAO Indemnity Agreement for Visitors

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Private Night Tours is an exclusive after-dark exploration of the SAAO Cape Town venue, offering visitors a unique look at the main building, visitor's center, and McClean Museum, along with stargazing opportunities if the weather cooperates.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Embark on a unique and thrilling adventure through Cape Town's vibrant night scene with the Cape Town Private Night Tours.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights is an event that allows visitors to explore the wonders of astronomy through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations at the SAAO Cape Town headquarters, a National Heritage Site.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Private Night Tours is an exclusive guided tour that offers visitors the chance to explore several key sites in Cape Town after dark, including the Main Building and the McClean Museum, as well as opportunities for stargazing.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights is an astronomy event hosted by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, offering guided tours and stargazing opportunities.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights is an event where attendees can engage in scientific curiosity and wonder by exploring the latest advancements in science and technology at the SAAO Cape Town headquarters.

Cape Town, Western Cape

The Cape Town Private Night Tours event offers visitors the chance to observe celestial objects through professional telescopes while learning about the southern hemisphere's unique constellations and astronomical phenomena from expert guides.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Join SALT 20 Celebrational Day Tours in Cape Town for a special guided day tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Africa’s largest optical telescope, the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). Explore the science, history, and innovation behind this iconic landmark.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights is an event that offers visitors the unique opportunity to gaze at celestial objects through professional telescopes, attend informative talks by leading astronomers, and explore South Africa's oldest scientific institution.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Open Nights is an event that allows visitors to explore the universe at the South African Astronomical Observatory's headquarters in Cape Town. The event offers a rare opportunity to stargaze through professional telescopes, engage with astronomers, and discover the secrets of our southern night skies.

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town Private Night Tours offers visitors exclusive access to the historic South African Astronomical Observatory for stargazing and educational experiences.