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Join Iziko Museums of South Africa as we launch our monthly
talk series! A welcoming space for young people to share their
stories, discuss challenges, and exchange creative ideas.
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Time: 11h00 – 13h00
Venue: Iziko Slave Lodge, Corner Adderley, & Wale Streets, Cape Town
RSVP :Thulisile Maninjwa via email: tmaninjwa@iziko.org.za
and Nolubabalo Ningiza via email: nningiza@iziko.org.za
Iziko Slave Lodge, Corner Adderley, & Wale Streets, Cape Town
Iziko South African Museum
General Enquiries
Tel: +27 (0)21 481 3800
Fax: +27 (0)21 481 3993
Email: info@iziko.org.za
Media enquiries and press releases
Zikhona Jafta
Tel: +27 (0)21 481 3838
Fax: +27 (0)21 461 9620
Email: mediaofficer@iziko.org.za
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Dear Visitor
Some sections of the Iziko South African Museum (ISAM) are temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs.
There is still plenty to see, do and enjoy while these areas are temporarily closed.
The following exhibition halls at the ISAM are all still open and fully accessible: Whale Well, Power of Rock Art, Home Coming,
The Sea and Us, Gaiasphere, The Art of Science, Tata Madiba, Humanity, Bees!
The ISAM Café remains open and will continue operating as normal.
Bonus for visitors: More Museums, More Experiences.
For the duration of the maintenance and repairs, visitors to the ISAM will receive a complimentary entry ticket to any of the following
Iziko Museums: Iziko South African National Gallery, Iziko Slave Lodge, Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum or the Iziko Old Town House.
The complimentary ticket is valid for same-day exploration.
Complimentary entry is redeemable, upon presentation of the complimentary ticket, in person, at the front desk of the museums specified herein.
And for a little slice of Heaven, visit the Iziko Old Town House Café at Greenmarket Square.
Complimentary ticket is subject to the operational hours of museums and excludes the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Iziko South African Museum.
Dear Visitors,
Please be advised that all Iziko Museum sites will be closed on
Christmas Day, Thursday, 25 December 2025.
Iziko Museums will reopen to the public on Friday, 26 December 2026.
Wishing you peace and joy over the festive season.
Thank you
Iziko Management
Dear Visitor,
Please be advised that all Iziko Museums will be closed on
Workers’ Day, Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Iziko Management.
Dear Visitors,
Please be advised that all Iziko Museums of South Africa sites will close at 13:00 on Monday, 10 March 2025, for a staff activation for the The bicentenary of the South African Museum – a reflection on 200 years of ISAM’s existence.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Iziko Management
Dear Visitor
Please be advised that the Iziko South African National Gallery, will open at 12:30 on Saturday, 22 February 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to experience the exhibition:
Sue Williamson: There’s something I must tell you, a retrospective.
Regards
Iziko Museums of South Africa
Dear Visitors,
Please note that all Iziko Museums will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, 25 December 2024 and
will reopen to the public on Thursday, 26 December 2024.
Additionally, Iziko Bertram House and Iziko Koopmans De Wet will remain closed on Thursday,
26 December 2024.
Wishing you peace and joy over the festive season.
Thank you
Iziko Management
Dear Visitor
Please be advised that the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum will be closed on Thursday, 01 August 2024 due to a power maintenance affecting the entire area.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Iziko Management
Dear Visitor
Iziko Museums’ Winter Operating Hours Update.
Please be advised that the weekend(SAT and SUN) operating hours have been adjusted.
The museums will open operate from 08h30 to 16h00 on weekends during winter.
Saturdays from 08h30 to 16h00
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, Iziko South African National Gallery,
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum and Iziko Slave Lodge.
Sundays from 08h30 to 16h00
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium and Iziko South African National Gallery.
By order
Iziko Management.
Dear Visitor
Please be advised that the Iziko South African National Gallery, will open at 12:30 on Saturday, 22 February 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to experience the exhibition:
Sue Williamson: There’s something I must tell you, a retrospective.
Regards
Iziko Museums of South Africa
