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Iziko Museums of South Africa - African Museums of Excellence

Cape Town, South Africa
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Closing Soon: Experience Ntsumi Ya Vutomi! Haven’t visited yet? You still have time! This captivating exhibition closes on 24 February 2025—don’t miss out on this powerful journey through life, culture, and heritage. 📍 Iziko South African National Gallery 📷: Nigel Pamplin
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🚦 Dear Visitors, The State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 Feb 2025 will lead to road closures near Iziko SANG, SA Museum & Slave Lodge. Museums remain open—plan your route to avoid delays! 📍 Road closure details: #SONA2025 #CapeTown #IzikoMuseums
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February marks the historic release of Nelson Mandela! Explore the Tata Madiba: Father of Our Democracy, Father of Our Nation exhibition online! This tribute to Madiba highlights his fight for change, social cohesion, and conservation. 🌿🌍
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📢 Join the conversation! @MandelaMuseum, in partnership with Iziko Museums & @robben_island, hosts: Commemorating 35 Years of Nelson Mandela’s Release: Lessons Learned. #MandelaLegacy #35YearsOfFreedom #NationBuilding #IzikoMuseums
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Planning a visit to Iziko Museums? Visit the Iziko Slave Lodge and see 'My Naam is Februarie'—an exhibition uncovering the forgotten stories of slavery in Cape Town. Step into the past and be part of the conversation. 🎥 Watch the story of Felix February:
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Join the South African palaeoanthropology community for a special webinar celebrating 100 years of the Taung Child discovery on Friday, 7 February at 15:00. Register now: #TaungChild100 #HumanOrigins #Palaeoanthropology
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🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 Iziko Museums is looking for a Public Programmes Coordinator to join our team! 🗓️ Closing Date: 14 Febraury 2025 Apply now: Late submissions won’t be considered. #IzikoMuseums #Vacancies #JoinOurTeam #Heritage #Careers
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Step into history at the Iziko Slave Lodge! Discover ‘Aluta Continua’, sharing stories of the 1976 uprisings in the Western Cape. Celebrate the resilience of those who dreamed of a free South Africa. #IzikoMuseums #AlutaContinua #1976Uprisings #Heritage
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🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 Iziko Museums is hiring: 🏛️ Director: Advancement 🔧 Executive Director: Operations 🗓️ Closing Date: 8 February 2025 View detailed job here: Late submissions won't be considered. #IzikoMuseums #Careers #Vacancies #JoinOurTeam
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#DYK Music was key in South Africa’s liberation struggle? ✊🎶 Discover Singing Freedom at the Iziko Slave Lodge—stories of artists who blended music & politics to inspire change. #SingingFreedom #IzikoMuseums #MusicAndFreedom
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January Planetary Highlights! 🌠 Venus: Evening Star in the west, sets after sunset. Jupiter: Brilliantly bright in the east. Saturn: Tranquil view lower on the horizon. Mars: Faint reddish dot higher in the sky. 🌗 Last Quarter Moon: Perfect for lunar viewing this January!
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‘My naam is February: Identities Rooted in Slavery’ is now on exhibition at the Iziko Slave Lodge. It remembers how enslaved people were given names based on the month they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope. Watch John January's story: #MyNaamIsFebruarie
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RT @SportArtsCultur: 📚 DSAC Bursaries for 2025 Heritage-Related Studies 🎓 The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is offering bursaries…
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🏗️ Who built Cape Town? Explore the exhibition Who built Cape Town at the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum! This exhibition highlights the hands and hearts behind the bricks and mortar that built our city. 📷 Photo: Nashad Soeker #IzikoMuseums #BoKaapMuseum #CapeTownHistory
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🚀 Discover the universe this weekend! 🌌 Visit Africa’s most advanced digital planetarium and enjoy: ✨ Beyond the Sun ✨ Infinity Express ✨ Perfect Little Planet ✨ Journey to the Stars 📍 Don’t miss this amazing cosmic experience! #IzikoMuseums #Planetarium #FamilyFun
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I Never Liked it Here: Revisiting ‘Inter-Action’ by Manfred Zylla. 🎨🖼️🖌️ First shown in 1982, this series challenged apartheid stereotypes & invited viewers to engage directly with the art. LAST chance to visit at the ISANG this weekend! Watch online:
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#TBT to the opening of ‘Ntsumi Ya Vutomi’ exhibition! 🖼️ ✨ This exhibition explores life’s challenges through visuals and storytelling, focusing on power, identity, and change. Visit the Iziko South African National Gallery today and experience it for yourself! #IzikoMuseums
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The Men Affirming Dignity (MAD) exhibition is a travelling showcase of men cultivating Ubuntu and affirming dignity for all. ✨🌍 📍 Now on at the Iziko Slave Lodge! #IzikoMuseums #MADExhibition #Ubuntu #Dignity
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Fun school programmes at Iziko Museums! 🖼️🦖🌍📚 Art, history, Planetarium shows & more for all learners, including special needs. Book for school group: bookings@iziko.org.za #IzikoMuseums #EducationForAll
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#SundayReads: Have you heard about the Halleria gall wasp? 🐝✨ This wonderful discovery shows the richness and importance of South Africa’s biodiversity. 🌍 Read more: #IzikoMuseums #ScienceDiscovery
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