The Art Collections Library is a major art research resource, covering South African and international art, serving the gallery staff, researchers, scholars, artists and the general public.
With over 15 000 volumes, the library collection includes books, journals, exhibition catalogues, sales catalogues, pamphlets, exhibition invitations and artist files. The library holds about 400 journal titles of which 60 are current. A comprehensive newspaper clippings collection dating back to 1904 is now being digitised. Also included in the collection are videos and DVDs. An extensive collection of ephemera is available, arranged in over 300 art boxes.
Librarians are available to assist with research and to respond to reference enquiries. If unable to visit the library, reference services are also available via telephone, email, post or fax.
As a reference library, all materials must be used in the library.
Photocopying facilities are available for a fee. Copyright restrictions apply.
Audiovisual viewing facilities are available for the video and DVD collection.
Due to space restrictions the library can accommodate a maximum of 15 clients at any one time.
Library Assistant – Shaheeda Dante
Open only on Tuesday and Thursday from 09h00–15h30 (Please contact the library to make an appointment)
Iziko South African National Gallery Annexe
St John’s Road, Cape Town, 8001
PO Box 61, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Tel: +27214813977/8
Fax: +272 4674679
Email: sdante@iziko.org.za
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 Visitors,
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.
Thank you for your consideration.
Looking forward to your future visits.
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
