Museum of Dogs

The Museum of Dogs is dedicated to celebrating dogs and exploring their role in history as comforters, friends, and workers through captivating stories and interactive displays. Proudly based in Cape Town, we invite visitors to join us in honouring these loyal companions.95 Keerom Street, Cape Town, South AfricaHumans: R100
Dogs: Free
South African Pensioners & Students: R75
Under 16: R50
Under 10: FreeOpen Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00.[email protected] or 063 427 9619

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ABOUT US

We started this museum in July of 2024 for a simple reason: to honour dogs. The Museum of Dogs celebrates the myriad ways in which dogs impact our lives.We currently feature six exhibitions: the history of dogs in South Africa, the influence of dogs in culture, forty personal stories on how dogs have influenced our daily lives, a photography exhibition by DJ Shelwell, a ceramic exhibition by Tania Babb, sculptures by Carol Slabolepszy and Mervyn Dragsund, an exhibition on dogs of the White House and short films from around the world.The Museum of Dogs is not a super serious place. Many of the objects on display can be interacted with, as long as you don’t remove them! And feel free to laugh or cry out loud.We warmly welcome well-trained, on-leash dogs into the museum, but please keep in mind that the space is exclusively indoors with many ceramics and valuable objects on display.

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EVENTS & Venue Hire

The museum is one of the most affordable spots in Cape Town to host events. We have a fully licensed bar & allow you to bring in your own food. You can rent the entire space from 19:00 for R1,000 to R2,000 depending on the details. Find out more here.Also - the museum regularly hosts solo concerts, workshops, academic talks, movie nights, and more. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events.

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Friends of the Museum

Become a Friend of the Museum of Dogs for just R1,000 a year and enjoy unlimited free entry throughout the year, plus one free private event booking at the museum annually. As a lasting tribute, your name will be painted on a plinth in the museum, accompanied by a personal inscription dedicated to your dog. To become a friend, simply send us an email at [email protected].

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Submit your story

If you want your own (extraordinary, funny, happy, sad) dog story to feature in the museum, submit it here.Some stories we feature on our website and social media platforms, while others will be selected to appear in the museum. We will be in touch soon with next steps.

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Press & Partners

We are deeply grateful for the widespread media coverage we've received across South Africa and for the support of our wonderful partners in bringing the museum to life.Partners
Keringa-Petwings: Pet Transport and Pet Boarding Specialists.
Pilot Projects: Operating ConsultantsTelevision Media
eNCA: Link
Expresso Morning Show: LinkNewspapers
News24: Link
The Herald: Link
Weekend Argus: Link
People’s Post: Link
Sunday Times: Link
Die Burger: LinkMagazines & Online Publications
Cape Town Etc: Link
Time Out: Link
The South African: Link
GoodThingsGuy: Link
Wanted Magazine: LinkRadio Stations
RSG: Link
Cape Talk: Link
SmileFM: Link
PretoriaFM: LinkCommunity Groups
We Love Pets: Link
AfriForum: Link

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VENUE Hire

Looking for a unique and fun venue for your next event? Whether you're planning a birthday party, retirement celebration, or any special occasion, the Museum of Dogs is the perfect place to make your event unforgettable.The Museum of Dogs offers a one-of-a-kind setting. With its quirky and charming vibe, you’ll get the best of both worlds, a budget-friendly price and a stunning atmosphere perfect for any celebration!Two Options for Your Event:The Lower Floor: R1,000
Perfect for up to 30 guests
Enjoy the historical charm of the museum's lower floor, available exclusively for your event from 19:00 to 23:00.The Entire Museum: R2,000
Perfect for up to 60 guests
Take over the entire museum and enjoy all the exhibits and spaces, providing your guests with an unforgettable experience!What We Provide:Glasses, Ice & Bar: We've got you covered with everything you need to keep the drinks flowing! Our fully stocked bar offers a selection of wine, beer, and gin & tonic, along with professional staff to serve your guests. It can either be a cash bar or we can keep track and you settle the bill at the end of the night.Bring Your Own Food: Enjoy the freedom to bring your own food, including birthday cakes, with no extra charge. Perfect for catering to your specific tastes and needs.Music: You can bring your own playlist on a USB-stick and we can plug it into our system to provide your background music.