Abdullah Moses
1884–1884Abdullah Moses was a fishermen and whaler from Simon's Town.
Alfred Hall
Alfred Hall, Simon's Town. A community dance. 1926
Where History Lives by the Sea
Our Mission
Preserving the rich maritime and cultural heritage of Simon's Town since 1895.
The Simon's Town Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of this historic naval town — from its earliest indigenous inhabitants to its vibrant present-day community.
The museum is housed in The Residency, one of Simon's Town's oldest surviving buildings, constructed in 1777 as the winter residence of the Dutch East India Company's Governor. Today it stands as a heritage landmark that connects visitors to centuries of seafaring history.
A Journey Through Time
Notable People of Simon's Town
Albert Thomas
1932–PresentFounding member of the Phoenix Committee and initiator of the oral history project in Simon's Town.
Christopher Kindo
1955–2015I'm just a boy from Ocean View who's passionate about dance. '
Dr. Zola Skweyiya
1942–2018Dr. Zola Sydney Themba Skeweyiya was born in Simons Town on the 14th of April in 1942. Here is where his passion for community and activism started.
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Our Projects
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Explore enriching classroom programmes that bring Simon's Town’s history to life through storytelling, discovery, and hands-on learning.
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Help preserve Simon's Town's heritage for future generations.
150+
Years of History
1,000+
Artefacts Preserved
5,000+
Annual Visitors
30+
Community Partners
The Phoenix Committee
phoenixcommitee@gmail.com
SAHO
SAHO is a unique history project – its website, the organisation’s flagship project, is linked to a partnership programme with universities, community based history projects, educational and the cultural department of government.
Cape Town Museum of Childhood
info@museumofchildhood.org.za
WikiAfrica
"WikiAfrica is an international movement across the African continent and beyond that encourages individuals and organisations to create, expand and "
Visit websiteCape RADD
Cape RADD facilitates SCUBA and freediving training courses for individuals who want to learn more about the marine environment and conservation.
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