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Natural Science Collections in South Africa as perceived by the scientific community

Natural Science Collections in South Africa as perceived by the scientific community

Lecture: Wednesday 29 March 2023

Speaker: Dr Terry Reynolds, Assistant Curator Entomology Department Iziko Museum

Title:  Natural Science Collections in South Africa as perceived by the scientific community

Venue:   TH Barry Lecture Theatre Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 

Time:      11:00

Cost:      Members on presentation of valid 2023 membership card – free of charge

                Non-members: A donation of R30.00

South African institutions housing natural science collections are fundamentally entrusted by government and tax payers to take care of the country’s natural heritage.

However, for the broader scientific community, in South Africa and globally, the value of natural science collections for scientific research is not widely recognised.

In an effort to increase the understanding and appreciation of natural science collections in South Africa a survey was distributed to members of the scientific community that use this resource. The rationale of that survey and subsequent publication of its results was to assist in demonstrating the value of this important resource to policy makers to lobby for support and funding for the long-term upkeep of the institutions that house these collections. Dr Terry Reynolds will be presenting the findings of this study.

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Please note that the Iziko South African Museum will close to the public at 14:00 on Thursday, 13 March 2025, in preparation for the The bicentenary of the South African Museum – a reflection on 200 years of ISAM’s existence.

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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.

 

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26 December 2024.

 

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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.

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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. 

 

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Iziko South African National Gallery

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.

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Iziko Museums of South Africa