Cape Town's latest attraction is the recently opened "Cape Town Diamond Museum". Situated in the upgraded Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront, the museum is telling its visitors the story of South Africa’s diamond trade. Also on dispaly are the most famous South African diamonds, such as the 3,106 carat Cullinan rough diamond discovered in 1905, showcases specimens of Kimberlite rock dating billions of years old as well as life-size replicas of South Africa's famous diamonds that have adorned royalty, the rich and the famous.
The "Cape Town Diamond Museum" is open 09:00 - 21:00, 7 days/week. It can be found on 1st Floor of "The Clock Tower" adjacent to Robben Island Gateway at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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25 October 2011
19 May 2011
Operators, shops, restaurants open during V&A Clock Tower redevelopment
update (08 Sept 2011): The Silo 1 open car park located at the Clock Tower Precinct has been closed. Pls use parking at Clock Tower Shopping Centre, Portswood, Ulundi, Granger Bay, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre and Breakwater Parking Garage.
Pls also note that the bus drop off opposite the I&J Building is closed since 07 September 2011, and that from today (08 Sept 2011) tour buses will need to drop off passengers inside the parking area.
The Clock Tower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is currently undergoing a redevelopment. The structure of the existing Clock Tower building will be retained to a large extent. Internal space will be remodelled to create a total of 5 465m² of office space and 2 352m² of restaurant and retail space.
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The revamping strategy will see the precinct evolve into a vibrant hub of activity, fusing heritage, shopping, restaurants, arts, culture and business in a spectacular harbour environment.
Specific tourism attractions, stores and venues will remain open for business as usual during the shut-down period from early May until August, including:
During this stage of the development, all roads, access and drop-off points will also be operational as usual.
Pls also note that the bus drop off opposite the I&J Building is closed since 07 September 2011, and that from today (08 Sept 2011) tour buses will need to drop off passengers inside the parking area.
The Clock Tower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is currently undergoing a redevelopment. The structure of the existing Clock Tower building will be retained to a large extent. Internal space will be remodelled to create a total of 5 465m² of office space and 2 352m² of restaurant and retail space.
View Larger Map
The revamping strategy will see the precinct evolve into a vibrant hub of activity, fusing heritage, shopping, restaurants, arts, culture and business in a spectacular harbour environment.
Specific tourism attractions, stores and venues will remain open for business as usual during the shut-down period from early May until August, including:
During this stage of the development, all roads, access and drop-off points will also be operational as usual.
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