If your into visiting architectural gems. This is one of Cape Towns finest. A must see inside. An exemplary piece of classical architecture built by the early settlers of Cape Town. Circulation is around the dome with books dating back to early 19th century.

Was invited to attend a function here. Love the hall. Very spacious and comfortable.

What a hidden gem AND Ive been informed that this gracious building can be rented for private functions.

Beautiful venue. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

This is such a beautiful building. Really underrated. Great place to have quiet time to read a book in a wood paneled hall. Great place for events and weddings. Come hungry for knowledge! Staff are welcoming and helpful. Loads of instagrammable sports. Please support this place with a donation before you leave!

Mostly a conference building, beautifully maintained and has some amazing architecture!

Stunning venue for live events!

Worth a visit if you like things off the beaten track. See if you can go upstairs and out onto the roof. Great views of the city bowl and the gardens from there.

My first visit, awesome.

A beautiful and historic plac for research and literature. The architecture gives the place a sense of old wonder. And the resources may still be used today.

I love love love this space, if you can appreciate the existential visceral experience which classical artchitecture can offer to the human senses do yourself a favour and visit. I think strictly speaking its not Classical but quite close to it, one can get a honest sense of the dome, albeit mainly from one specific spot. Similar to those Americanised Neo-Classical Monuments in the New World Metropole its kinda similar to the real examples found in Europe... kinda. The real takeaway here is that this beautiful building is absolutely hidden and NO ONE knows about it, so psssst, dont tell anyone! Oh, yes and apparently its an archive for the University of Cape Town Mathematics Faculty?

Beautiful historical building housing the citys archives. Also available to book as an event venue.

Beautiful, austere venue but issues with parking and toilet paper

Not a bad building. If you need something youll definitely find it there.

An amazing venue for a lecture or party. So much history and energy in the room and its round shape gives it a special aura

Must have been a hub of activity in its hayday. Beautiful and antique decor.

What a awesome time we had really child friendly

Free Wi-Fi and unlimited access to knowledge

I was there for a friends book launch. Such a beautiful space with lots of historic views.

Stunning venue! Perfect for weddings.

A hell of a cultural center.

Beautiful venue. Sang here with the Cape Town Youth Choir.

Beautiful place! My sons graduation took place at this venue! 🎓📚🙄

Building is beautiful. But where are the books??

Nice venue. Sound not good. Acoustic problem.

Very busy street.Good to buy gifts.

One of the most historic openly accessible spaces in CT

Very interesting, did not know this building existed

Memorable and beautiful venue for special occasions.

Always good to go there

An impressive old graceful masterpiece.

Very old building with echo under its domed interior.architecturial fascinated

Good place for conferences and other events

Its a space to learn about local literature.

Great history of our country in Cape Town that is unparalleled

Great venue for a literate function

Beautiful place to host a conference

Great place for small lectures

Love the place, peaceful atmosphere.

Interesting, well maintained historical building

Great venue for concerts.

Very majestic and well maintained

Very interesting venue

New discovery and will certainly visit more often

I love the place

Most beautiful venue

World class design

To clear your mind

Very nice

Amazing for events

Awesome venue

Beautiful venue

Excellent

Great venue

More details about what is going on...

Good theatre

Got everything I was looking for

Beautiful!!

Ok

Interesting

Its OK

Historical place

Love it

Book

I found the location wonderful for its architecture and location. I could not enjoy the books and therefore have nothing to say about them.

It is beautiful but the bathrooms need urgent attention

Large reading room Auditorium Party, classical architecture, many wooden furniture, front and back space