The Iziko South African Museum in the Company’s Garden is the perfect outing for the whole family.

September is Heritage Month, making it a good time to explore some of the places that tell the stories of South Africa and its people.

Cape Town has museums covering everything from natural history and contemporary African art to apartheid history, medicine and the diamond industry.

If you are looking for something different to do this month, add these five to your list.

A Cape Town classic, the Iziko South African Museum in the Company’s Garden has been introducing visitors to South Africa’s natural and cultural history for generations.