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the Red in the Rainbow

The Red in the Rainbow exhibition invites the visitor to experience the lives of a family of activists and make up their own mind about what the journey means for them. 

The story of the Carneson family is one of thousands, as courageous and idealistic people from all ethnic backgrounds joined together to fight oppression and racism during apartheid. This included people from minority backgrounds as well as the majority of the black population. By the time of the first democratic elections, South Africa was an inspiration to the world. Red in the Rainbow provides a vivid and compelling story of courage and perseverance over decades of apartheid. The Carnesons survived banning, house arrest, arrests, torture, imprisonment, hardship, separation and exile before reuniting and returning to South Africa. It is a testimony to the endurance of the human spirit and proof that even in tough times it is possible to create a better life for all.

The exhibition was based on a book of the same name by Lynn Carneson, who created and curated Red in the Rainbow. The exhibition speaks in different ways to people of all ages from eight to 80.

The exhibition has been shown five times in different parts of South Africa, attracting many visitors. Red in the Rainbow now has a permanent home on the first floor of the Slave Lodge in Cape Town, having opened on 1 April 2021.  

‘It would have been impossible to sustain an environment of non-racism in South Africa today if there had not been people like Fred and Sarah who visibly opposed apartheid, who actually lived non-racism and who were persecuted for their pains. It says a great deal about tenacity, perseverance and just plain guts. That was some legacy.’  Z Pallo Jordan, Struggle veteran

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Workers’ Day, Thursday, 1 May 2025.

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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.

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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:
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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.

 

Additionally,  Iziko Bertram House and Iziko Koopmans De Wet will remain closed on Thursday,   

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.

Regards
Iziko Museums of South Africa