Cape Town Open Nights

About Event

***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. Secure parking available on-site. Open nights are tailored towards a mature audience (Ages 12 and up). For queries, please email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025. Please read: [SAAO Indemnity Agreement for Visitors](https://www.saao.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SAAO-Indemnity-Agreement-for-Visitors-11-3-1.docx)