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Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
Currently; RIM has tours that runs as follows; 09h00, 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00. The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times).
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
Here you will find general information about visiting Robben Island and the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
R310 per child (U/18) Tour Times. 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00. BOOK A TOUR. x. Manage Cookie Consent. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information.
Contact - Robben Island Museum. T : +27 (0) 21 413 4200. BOOK A TOUR. GET DIRECTIONS.
Virtual Tours - Robben Island Museum. T : +27 (0) 21 413 4200. BOOK A TOUR.
Prison Life OVERVIEW. Banishment and imprisonment on Robben Island was used more as a means of punishment rather than as a ‘rehabilitative’ tool. Most of the people sent to the Island had at some point, over the past 500 years, opposed colonial and apartheid rule in South Africa.
The Island provides shelter and a safe haven for about 132 species of birds including some endangered species. The variety of species includes sea birds, water birds and terrestrial birds. The Chauker Partridge and Guinea Fowl were introduced to the Island by humans.
Prison Life. A propaganda photograph of prisoners at work in the courtyard. Common law prisoners (on the left) perform hard labour while poiltical prisoners (on the right) do “softer” work such as sewing.