Join Iziko Museums of South Africa, and acclaimed panellists for a critical conversation, reflecting on 200-years, and the history of the museum’s shifting lens and evolving ethics.
Decolonizing, Discovery and Display:
Reflecting on and Re-examining Colonial Collections
From Colonial Past to Inclusive Future: The Iziko Museum’s Role
as a catalyst for social and economic transformation
This critical discussion interrogates the processes of discovery, acquisition and display that have historically shaped museum collections. It seeks to dismantle colonial frameworks, to reimagine and envision a future where museums reflect the diverse, dynamic identities of our country and continent.

Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Time: 11:00 for 13:00
Venue: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Road, Cape Town
RSVP: Online via WebTickets bit.ly/ISAM200PublicDiscusssion
Enquiries: Ms Busisiwe Gasa Email: bgasa@iziko.org.za or Tel: (021) 481 3832