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The Education and Public Programmes Department of Iziko Museums of
Cape Town offers a range of learning experiences for everyone –
whatever your age or level of interest. On this page you will find
links to education programmes, activities and resources, public
programmes, available publications, training opportunities, and
information on how to volunteer.
Iziko's very popular
Summer School is run in February and the
Iziko Winter Public Programme, in
July. Other programmes to look out for
include the African Roots Festival.
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Adult Learning
In addition to annual public learning programmes like the Iziko
Summer School (February) and
Winter Public
Programme (July), Iziko offers regular training
workshops in art and natural sciences, aimed at educators and tertiary
students.
more>> Holiday Programmes
Iziko offers exciting holiday programmes for younger visitors and
families over the holiday period that include storytelling, treasure
hunts, mock digs, and craft workshops.
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Commemorative Programmes Iziko marks most commemorative public holidays with public
programmes and activities. The 2008 commemorative programmes will
focus on:
- Human Rights Day – 21 March
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Freedom Day –
27 April
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Africa Day – 25 May
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Youth Day – 16 June
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National Women’s Day – 9 August
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Heritage Day – 24 September
Special Programmes
Regular behind-the-scenes tours by museum curators, special tours
and treasure hunts.
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Daily lessons and tours are offered at
five Iziko museums
and at the
Planetarium.
All programmes comply with the New Curriculum. New National
Curriculum-based lessons and tours are now available on the themes of
Slavery, the Timbuktu manuscripts, Palaeontology and Visual Culture
Studies. All guided tours must be booked in advance. Workshops and
other programmes for
teachers are also available. For information
on programmes, bookings, fees and conditions
click here.
News and events
lists press releases and other newsworthy
information relating to Education and Public Programmes activities.
Our Discovery Room has everything to satisfy the
curious, from marine animals to minerals, fossils, mounted birds and
animals.
Mind Space offers a range of books, videos and CD-Roms, as well as ten
computer workstations. Online Resources
is a list of subject-related links to material on the Iziko website.
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