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2010
Exhibitions
Events
Talks
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12 National Museums
in Cape Town
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EVENT LISTING
OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE EXHIBITION/EVENT VENUE PAGE
Current 12 July Silly Solly and the Shooting Stars Iziko Planetarium 14
Current 25 July Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 ISAM 10
Current 1 Aug Subtle Thresholds: The representational taxonomies of disease ISAM 9
Current 5 Aug Table Mountain Iziko Planetarium 15
Current 15 Aug Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2009. Nicholas Hlobo: Umtshotsho ISANG 6
Current 11 Sept The Lie of the Land: Representations of the South African Landscape Michaelis Collection 7
17 July 19 Sept Davy Dragon’s Guide to the Night Sky Iziko Planetarium 14
24 Sept 1 Oct Dinosaurs Iziko Planetarium 14
Current 3 Oct 1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective ISANG 5
Current 3 Oct US ISANG 8
24 Sept 3 Oct Tick Tock – the Mouse & the Clock Iziko Planetarium 14
Current Oct Streets and Stadium: from iDiski to the World Cup CTICC 10
6 Aug 5 Dec Light and Life in Space and Time Iziko Planetarium 15
Current Dec Mandela – Leader, Comrade, Negotiator, Prisoner, Statesman Iziko Slave Lodge 4
Current 31 Jan 2011 Ghoema & Glitter: New Year Carnival in Cape Town Castle of Good Hope 2
Current Ongoing Darwin and the Cape ISAM 9
Current Ongoing African Dinosaurs ISAM 3
Current Ongoing The Sky Tonight Iziko Planetarium 15
Gather with us at THE HEARTH OF OUR HERITAGE, Mandela: Leader, Comrade, Negotiator, Prisoner,
where you will be touched by our diverse culture Statesman, at the Iziko Slave Lodge, celebrates the
and feel the emotion of our history and heritage life and times of the father of the South African
unfolding. We warmly welcome all visitors, nation and highlights South Africa’s epic struggle
especially learners, tourists and youth to come and against apartheid. This is offset by a second
celebrate our outstanding 2010 exhibitions: exhibition of cartoons by the renowned Zapiro,
reflecting the highlights, lowlights and controversies
Ghoema & Glitter: New Year Carnival in Cape Town surrounding Mandela’s legacy.
is on display until 31 January 2011 at the Good Hope
Gallery at the Castle of Good Hope. This ground- At the Iziko South African National Gallery, 1910-
breaking exhibition explores the story of coloured 2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective highlights the
identities and the traditions of the Kaapse Klopse. history and diversity of modern and contemporary
South African art over the last 100 years.
A must see is our permanent exhibition, African
Dinosaurs, at the Iziko South African Museum, Later this year, be mesmerised by our very own
exclusively focusing on dinosaurs which roamed the GaiaSphere. This rear-projection half-globe
African continent until 65 million years ago. Some features high resolution and bright picture quality
of these dinosaurs are by far more impressive than visualisations that can be displayed on the sphere.
even the legendary Tyrannosaurus rex. At the Iziko South African Museum – an absolute
must for all to experience.
Funded by
the National Lottery
Distribution Trust Fund.
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IzIkO AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
Ghoema & Glitter: New Year Carnival in Cape Town
Until 31 January 2011
Good Hope Gallery
This exhibition by the Iziko Social History Collections
department showcases a part of history and culture
unique to Cape Town and South Africa. It focuses on how
carnival participation has been passed on from generation
to generation, while tracing the carnival’s roots and its
transformation over the centuries. A striking case study of
how social life, politics, identity, popular culture, ritual and
negotiating day-to-day life all come together can be found
in the celebration of carnival and in the performances of
the Malay choirs, Christmas bands and klopse troupes.
The significance of carnival as celebration, as well as the
context of changing expressions of identity is highlighted.
The exhibition draws on Iziko Social History Collections
department’s new oral history and carnival collection,
Above: Kaapse Klopse, singing competition, Vygieskraal Stadium, Athlone, 30 January 2010.
displayed in a number of audiovisual stations,
contemporary images and text panels. Enquiries: Katie Mooney, Tel. 021 464 1262 or email kmooney@iziko.org.za.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM
African Dinosaurs
On permanent exhibition
African Dinosaurs revolves around dinosaurs
from origin to extinction. It features two huge
skeletons from North Africa, the herbivorous
Jobaria and a fish-eating Suchomimus, as well as
skulls of mega-carnivores Carcharodontosaurus
and Sarchosuchus. Realistic dioramas of ancient
Karoo landscapes with fleshed-up reconstructions
of some of our South African dinosaurs help bring
the fossils back to life. These include a ‘hatchlings
scene’ based on a very rare specimen of dinosaur
eggs containing tiny Massospondylus embryos.
Enquiries: Olga Jeffries, Tel. 021 481 3897 Above: Syntarsus stalking its next meal. A life-sized reconstruction of Syntarsus, a theropod
or email ojeffries@iziko.org.za. dinosaur that used to roam the Karoo plains of South Africa some 200 million years ago.
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IzIkO SLAVE LODGE
Mandela: Leader, Comrade, Negotiator, Prisoner, Statesman
Until December
This groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the life full use of the ‘weapons’ at his disposal: love,
and times of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela opened at persuasion, forgiveness and acute political acumen
the Slave Lodge on 11 February to coincide with the – with a fair amount of self-deprecating humour
20th anniversary of his release from prison in 1990. thrown in for good measure. It is a rich and nuanced
account of the great man’s story. Mandela’s
Nelson Mandela was central to every stage of South extraordinary life is explored in thematic sections:
Africa’s epic struggle against apartheid – from character, comrade, leader, prisoner, negotiator
formulating a new approach to the struggle in the and statesman. Within each theme, the narrative is
1940s, to leading the mass struggle of the 1950s, presented through visual wall displays, supported
from the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe in the by films.
early 1960s, to imprisonment for 27 years. He
served as the first President of a democratic South Produced by the Apartheid Museum in collaboration with the
Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Nelson Mandela Museum and
Africa, according him the iconic accolade of ‘Father the Department of Education. Support of the Mott Foundation,
of the Nation’. the Ford Foundation and the National Lottery, is also gratefully
acknowledged.
The exhibition traces how Mandela built a new Enquiries: Wieke van Delen, Tel. 021 461 3375 Above: The Mandela: Leader, Comrade, Negotiator, Prisoner,
nation from the fragments of conflict, making or email wvandelen@iziko.org.za. Statesman exhibition opening.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY
1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective
Until 3 October
This large exhibition, which occupies the entire important developments in local art history such
Gallery, showcases the history and diversity of as Polly Street, Rorke’s Drift, DRUM magazine,
modern and contemporary South African art from Resistance Art, and the rise of South Africa’s
the time of the formation of the Union of South energetic contemporary art scene.
Africa a century ago to the present.
A rare overview of South African art. Don’t miss it!
The exhibition covers the period when modern
Enquiries: Shameem Adams, Tel. 021 467 4663
South African art started to articulate itself in
or email sadams@iziko.org.za.
relation to the rest of the world. The selection,
primarily from the Iziko South African National
Gallery Permanent Collection is supplemented by
works on loan from other public and corporate
collections around the country. Audiences can look
forward to modern gems and rare treasures by
Gerard Sekoto, Irma Stern, George Pemba, Maggie
Laubser, Gerard Bhengu, JH Pierneef, Durant Sihlali
and Dumile Feni. The exhibition acknowledges Above: Installation view, 1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY
Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2009
Nicholas Hlobo: Umtshotsho
Until 15 August
Room 5
Umtshotsho is the solo exhibition accompanying the
Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art award,
which was awarded to Nicholas Hlobo in 2009.
Hlobo draws strongly on his Xhosa heritage in his
work, invoking the rich idioms of the Xhosa language
and exploring how traditions evolve in changing
times. Of equal interest to Hlobo are his own sexual
identity, and his place as a gay man within Xhosa
culture. Where his previous shows have looked at
ideas surrounding birth and sex, in this exhibition,
which presents a major new sculptural installation, Above: Nicholas Hlobo. Izithunzi and Kubomvu (2009). Rubber inner tube, ribbon, organza, lace,
found objects, steel, couch, found table, found lamp, red light bulb.
Hlobo takes as his theme the rituals that accompany
the transition from youth to adulthood. Enquiries: Pam Warne, Tel. 021 467 4671, or email pwarne@iziko.org.za.
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IzIkO MICHAELIS COLLECTION
The Lie of the Land: Representations
of the South African Landscape
Until 11 September
Over the centuries, landscape art in South Africa
has been used as a vehicle to express a relationship
not just to particular locations, but also to a
range of ideas and issues that such scenes might
represent, for example ‘nature’, ‘the environment’,
‘the nation’, even ‘divinity’. This exhibition draws
on the rich archive of landscape representation,
both artistic productions, such as paintings in
different media, photographs and occasionally
sculptures, and the scientific forms which include
maps and charts. It suggests ways in which this
extraordinarily varied material may be understood.
The exhibition is curated by Professor Michael
Godby and will be accompanied by a catalogue.
Right: Gladys Mgudlandlu. Landscape
Enquiries: Hayden Proud, Tel. 021 467 4676 (1962). Gouache on paper. MTN Collection,
or email hproud@iziko.org.za. Johannesburg.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY
US
Until 3 October
Room 1
US is a continuation of the September 2009 show The exhibition, curated by Bettina Malcomess and
held at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, where it Simon Njami, contains work by both younger and
emerged from the xenophobic violence that had more established local and international artists:
marred South Africa in May 2008. Work on this Mikhael Subotzky, Andrew Lamprecht, Bili Bidjocka,
show is a development of the first, with several new Donna Kukama, Justin Brett, Frances Goodman, the
artists and concerns. The exhibition understands Gugulective, and others.
that any group, whether defined by ethnicity,
nationhood, culture, sexuality, class or religion, is Enquiries: Andrea Lewis, email alewis@iziko.org.za.
constituted by individuals. The diverse works touch
on issues of aspiration, ownership and security.
The connectedness of immigration, trade and
movement in Africa; bureaucracy, national identity
and leadership; the representation of sexuality
and obsession; and the constitution of religious
community are also explored.
Right: Justin Brett. Devotion (2009). Graphite, Perspex,
paper, wood, 300 cm x 120 cm x 50 cm.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM
Subtle Thresholds: The representational Darwin and the Cape
taxonomies of disease Ongoing
Until 1 August
This exhibition by artist, Fritha Langerman, is 2009 saw the 200th anniversary of the birth of
primarily concerned with the visual representation Charles Darwin, as well as the 150th anniversary
of disease. It draws on the collections of the Iziko of the publication of his book, On the Origin
South African Museum, the University of Cape of Species. His theory on the evolution of
Town, the Wits Adler Museum, and includes new life through natural selection provided a
works by the artist. scientific foundation for understanding how life Above: Ron Scobie. The HMS Beagle entering
Sydney Harbour, 1836.
diversified on Earth, and it is the theory that
Situated in the gallery between the social history
holds biology together. Darwin visited the Cape
and natural history displays, the exhibition aims
in 1836 on his journey around the world on the
to create a conceptual bridge between the two
HMS Beagle. He corresponded with naturalists
areas within the museum by presenting a complex
at the Cape, including previous staff of the
visual network of the inter-relationships between
South African Museum. This exhibition provides
zoological, human and microbial worlds. In doing
so, Subtle Thresholds seeks to expose some of an overview of Darwin’s life, his contribution to
the cultural and historical mythologies that have biology, and his relationship with the Cape.
contributed to the perception of disease as a state
of otherness and separation. Enquiries: Olga Jeffries, Tel. 021 481 3897 Above: Demystifying disease – Subtle Thresholds,
or email ojeffries@iziko.org.za. at the Iziko South African Museum.
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IzIkO SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM IzIkO BEYOND THE WALLS
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 Streets and Stadium: from iDiski
Until 25 July to the World Cup
Until October
This exhibition showcases the very best photography The Cape Town International Convention
featuring natural subjects. The competition is owned by Centre is currently enlivened by a series of
two UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing window displays on several aspects of soccer.
and championing the diversity of life on Earth – the Known colloquially as idiski, this term refers
Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine – particularly to street soccer and the style of
and is brought to South Africa by NHU AFRICA. play – more particularly the techniques used
to confuse the opposition. Other essential
Being placed in this competition is something elements of the South African soccer scene
that wildlife photographers, worldwide, aspire to. are the loud and iconic vuvuzela and the
Professionals win many of the prizes, but amateurs makaraba or decorated soccer helmets. In
succeed too. And that’s because achieving the perfect 2006 the Homeless World Cup was held in
picture combines skill, vision, originality, knowledge of Cape Town, leading to the founding of the
nature, and luck. Each year the thousands of entries Western Cape Street Soccer League that
are judged by a specially selected expert panel. The focuses on education, social support and HIV/
exhibition offers an extraordinary insight into the Aids awareness for street children and adults.
beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world. Through this exhibition, Iziko’s Social History Above: Makaraba from the Homeless World Cup 2006.
Enquiries: Olga Jeffries, Tel. 021 481 3897
Collections department embraces soccer as a Enquiries: Thando Ngcangisa, Tel. 021 481 3834
or email ojeffries@iziko.org.za. means of empowerment and community action. or email tngcangisa@iziko.org.za.
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IzIkO SOCIAL HISTORY CENTRE
Social History Centre Social History Library
After a three-year programme of renovation and This important resource located at the Iziko Social
extension of the National Mutual Building on Church History Centre has been re-opened to the public.
Square, it was handed back to Iziko during a media The library focuses on the history and people of
preview event held on International Museum Day, southern Africa, with a special interest in Cape
18 May 2010. The event also marked the renaming Town and the Western Cape. A large collection of
of the building as the Iziko Social History Centre. books and periodicals covers topics such as history,
The renovated building boasts a range of special popular culture, furniture, ceramics, textiles and
features and has been turned into a world-class other decorative arts, historical paintings at the
museum facility for the housing of the reserve Cape, archaeology and architecture. Books and
Social History collections and archives. These journals on anthropology, presently housed at the
include indigenous cultural material from southern Iziko South African Museum, will in time be moved
Africa, artefacts from the colonial period of the to this Library. The Library is a reference library, not
Cape, including maritime and historical archaeology, a lending library but the public is invited to make
as well as collections of world ceramics, furniture, use of it for research, free of charge.
coins and textiles, among others. The collections will
be housed in a secure environment, with excellent The Library is open Monday to Friday between
temperature, humidity and fire prevention systems 10:00 and 16:00. It is advisable to arrange visits
devised according to international best practice. in advance.
Enquiries: Thundeza Mafungwa, email tmafungwa@iziko.org.za Above: The newly-renovated Iziko Social History Centre,
Enquiries: Esther Esmyol, email eesmyol@iziko.org.za. or Bandile Mbobo, email bmbobo@iziko.org.za, Tel. 021 461 3375. on Church Square in central Cape Town.
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IzIkO PLANETARIUM - FOR kIDS
FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! Davy Dragon’s Guide to FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
Silly Solly and the the Night Sky Tick Tock – the Mouse & the Clock
Shooting Stars 17 July – 19 September 24 September – 3 October
Until 12 July Saturday & Sunday – 12:00 Monday to Friday – 11:00 & 12:00
Monday to Friday – 12:00 & 13:00 9 August – 12:00 Saturday & Sunday – 12:00
Saturday & Sunday – 12:00
Join Davy Dragon as he learns all about the sky Our little furry hero, Morris Mouse, goes to visit his
Solly Snail wants to join his garden’s soccer team above so that he can fulfil his dream of becoming cousin on the other side of the overgrown garden.
and thinks up ways to become a speedier snail, so the world’s best flying dragon! This is a playful Once there, time flies and he has a most amazing
that he will be chosen. He decides to ask a shooting introduction to astronomy especially for the adventure. Why don’t you come and join him?
star to help him. Does his plan work and will he be under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds. For children aged 5–12.
chosen for the team? Join him on his quest and find For children aged 5–10.
out for yourself!
For children aged 5–12.
Dinosaurs (plus 10 minute sky talk)
A WORKSHOP FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! 24 September – 1 October
Star Viewer Workshop for children Monday to Friday – 13:00
* Make your very own Star Viewer!
1 July, 8 July Tickets available at the Iziko SA Museum main
entrance. Please note, numbers are limited, so Come and share the excitement and wonder at
Time: 10:00–11:30 (We start by
listening to a few sky stories in the to avoid disappointment, don’t delay! the diversity and magnificence of these beings that
Planetarium.) Cost: R20 For children aged 6–10. once dominated the earth as no other group of
creatures ever has.
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IzIkO PLANETARIUM - FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Table Mountain Light and Life in Space and Time The Sky Tonight
Until 5 August 6 August – 5 December Saturday & Sunday – 13:00
Monday to Friday – 14:00 (excl. 2, 9 Aug, 6 Sept) Monday to Friday – 14:00 9 August – 13:00
Tuesday evening – 20:00 (& sky talk) Tuesday evening – 20:00 (& sky talk)
Saturday & Sunday – 14:30 Saturday & Sunday – 14:30 An interesting live lecture on the current night
9 August – 14:30 9 August – 14:30 sky is presented every Saturday and Sunday.
You will receive a star map and be shown where
Table Mountain is more than a famous landmark Travelling at the speed of light may sound incredibly to find the constellations and planets that are
– it is the only geographical feature on Earth to fast, but can you imagine travelling at the speed of visible this month.
be represented as a constellation in the sky! Our light for hundreds or thousands, even millions of years?
planetarium presentation explores the remarkable When we look up into the night sky, we see light that
geology and environment of Table Mountain – has been doing just that. We can even see galaxies
and the southern skies centred on its celestial as they were when mammal-like reptiles roamed the
counterpart. Karoo. This presentation juxtaposes past eras on Earth
with their equivalent eras far out in space.
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IzIkO EDUCATION PROGRAMMES This icon indicates where an educational
component is available.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES Social History Programmes focus on the Treasure Hunt
Mandela exhibition (Iziko Slave Lodge) and the How well do you know your museum? Race against the
Iziko Winter Public Programmes clock and see how time flies in the Iziko SA Museum Trace
Ghoema & Glitter: New Year Carnival in Cape Town
International Mandela Day Youth Programme exhibition (Castle). A GET Educator workshop on Race. Do you have the answer to this riddle? “Where giants
Museums and social responsibility. On 18 July. the Carnival will take place at the Castle on 24 July. sing a song of welcome...” Fun for the whole family!
Date: 29 June–1 July Time: 10:00–12:00
Iziko Women’s Day Programme The ‘Let’s Celebrate’ Holiday Programme Venue: Iziko SA Museum Cost: R10
On Saturday, 7 August Iziko Museums celebrate the role includes activities related to heritage, the Coon For further information, please contact Olga Hendricks.
of women in society with this public event. Carnival, human rights, and discussions on symbols
and flags of the world. Enquiries: Lisa Combrink, Tel. 021 481 3952 or email
Iziko Mobile Museum
lcombrink@iziko.org.za. Olga Hendricks, Tel. 021 481 3810
An ongoing educational outreach project designed to
take educational museum resources to rural and urban
Workshops or email ohendricks@iziko.org.za. Wandile Kasibe,
Tel. 021 481 3804, or email wkasibe@iziko.org.za.
communities unable to visit the Iziko museums. Visits by Soccer Game Board
the Iziko Mobile Museum are free of charge, but have to be Build your own soccer board game and enjoy hours
booked two months in advance. of fun as your two favourite teams battle it out on
For further information, please contact Wandile kasibe. the fall of a die! LADUMA! Perfect for families.
Date: 29 June–1 July Time: 10:00–14:00
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Venue: Iziko SA Museum Cost: R30
Natural History Programmes include learner and Mosaic Workshop
teacher visits to the Iziko SA Museum and presentations on
Join us in creating your mosaic representation of
evolution, dinosaurs and biodiversity.
the 2010 soccer experience! Make a memory that
will last! Families welcome. Date: 6–8 July
The Iziko SA Museum hosts a Matric Evolution Workshop. Time: 10:00–14:00 Venue: Iziko SA Museum Left: Learning the art
Includes a visit to the West Coast Fossil Park on 8 July. of beading at a Beading
Cost: R60
Grade 12 learners are invited to attend. Date: 7–9 July. Workshop held earlier
For further information, please contact Lisa Combrink. this year.
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IzIkO BO-kAAP MUSEUM
Bo-Kaap Museum
Located in a house dating from the 1760s, the the famous Afrikaans song, Die Alibama, sung in
Bo-Kaap Museum displays aspects of the socio- Cape Town from the second half of the 19th century,
cultural life of a significant portion of the Bo-Kaap’s are explored. It is traditionally sung by Klopse and
community. Bordering the city centre, the Bo-Kaap Nagtroepe (Malay Choirs) and played to a ghoema
is an area rich in history and heritage, especially (drum) rhythm. The exhibition features the flag of
as it relates to Islam, which was introduced to the the Confederate States of America flown on the
Cape in the 17th century. This area has been home steamship CSS Alabama, donated to Iziko Museums
to people of diverse origins and religions, but today in the 1920s. This exhibition provides an insight into
is largely associated with the Muslim community. Ghoema & Glitter: New Year Carnival in Cape Town,
A walk in the surroundings offers insights into currently on display at the Castle of Good Hope.
what the area must have looked like and what it
is like living in this culturally diverse community. Patterns of Beauty focuses on images of decorative
The oldest Mosque in South Africa and the oldest art found in mosques around Cape Town,
Muslim graveyard, the Tana Baru or ‘New Ground’, complimented with selected artefacts from Iziko
are both to be found here. Social History Collections department’s
permanent collection.
New Year Carnival and the Alibama, is a new
exhibition introducing the history of Cape Town’s
Enquiries: Katie Mooney, Tel. 021 464 1262 Above: Iziko staff assess the condition of the Confederate
New Year carnival. In particular, the stories behind or email kmooney@iziko.org.za. States of America flag.
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IzIkO AT GROOT CONSTANTIA IzIkO kOOPMANS-DE WET HOUSE
Groot Constantia: Historic Precinct Koopmans-De Wet House
The farm, Groot Constantia, dates back to 1685, Koopmans-De Wet House – the oldest house museum
when the land was granted to Simon van der in the country – was originally built as the home for
Stel – thus making it one of the oldest wine a well-to-do Cape family during the late 18th century.
farms in South Africa. Its Orientation Centre It boasts some of the best pieces of Cape furniture
in the Jonkershuis complex uses panel, object and silver in the country, in addition to a priceless
and archaeological displays to give an overview collection of ceramics. A household such as this
Above: Groot Constantia.
of Groot Constantia from the past to present, would only have been able to function with the aid of
including slavery on the estate. Carriages are on servants and slaves, and recent research has brought
display in the Coach House and in the historical to light the names and professions of some of these, as
wine cellar, while the Wine Museum exhibits wine well as the kinds of activities they would have pursued.
storage and drinking vessels from antiquity to
the early 20th century. The Manor House, with its The house opened its doors as a museum in 1914, after
exhibition of furniture, paintings, textiles, ceramics, the deaths of its last private owners, Marie Koopmans-
brass, and copperware, provides an insight into the De Wet and her sister Margaritha. Marie Koopmans-De
life of a successful 18th to late 19th century Wet, after whom the Museum is named, is renowned
Cape farmer. for aiding orphans and widows of the Boer republics
during the South African War.
Enquiries: Wieke van Delen, Tel. 021 464 1265
Enquiries: Tel. 021 795 5140. Above: Bedroom in Koopmans-De Wet House. or email wvandelen@iziko.org.za.
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IzIkO RUST EN VREUGD
Rust en Vreugd
Rust en Vreugd was built as a home for Willem In 1965, William Fehr donated his private collection
Cornelis Boers, a high-ranking official of the VOC of works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and
(Dutch East India Company) known as a fiscal, drawings) to the people of South Africa. This gift
around 1777–1778. is housed at Rust en Vreugd. Due to the sensitive
nature of artworks on paper, only a selection of
The house was built on Cape Town’s outer limits works is on exhibition.
(thus the name of the street – buitenkant or outer
edge) in the transitional area between town and the
larger market garden farms of the upper part of
the city. After Boers, the property passed to several
other private citizens. In 1878, the house was
bought by the Dutch Reformed Church and served
as a teachers’ training college; the Cape Town High
School occupied the property from 1925–1957; and
in the early 1960s it was restored and converted
into a gallery space. A second restoration took
place in 1993, and more recently, disabled access
facilities were installed. Enquiries: Esther Esmyol, Tel. 021 021 461 3375 Above: An oasis in the city, historical Iziko Rust en Vreugd,
or email eesmyol@iziko.org.za. on Buitenkant Street, Cape Town.
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IzIkO AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE IzIkO MARITIME CENTRE
William Fehr Collection Maritime Centre
The Fehr Collection was assembled by businessman, The Iziko Maritime Centre provides an overview of
William Fehr (1892–1968). His first passion was shipping in Cape Town. Images depicting Table Bay
collecting paintings, prints and drawings related to from the 17th to 20th century give an idea of the
South Africa, but he later expanded the collection development of the harbour. Exhibitions include
to include decorative art objects such as furniture, the earliest existing model of Table Bay harbour,
metals, glassware and ceramics. The objects Above: The Castle of Good Hope,
completed in 1885 by prisoners and wardens of the
date from the 17th to 19th centuries and reflect home to the William Fehr Collection. nearby Breakwater Prison, and a collection of ship
the furnishings of well-to-do, mainly Cape urban models and objects associated in particular with the
households. era of mail ships. An exhibition of images, ship models
and objects gives insight into the Union-Castle Line
One of the remarkable aspects of the collection is and shipwrecks around the Cape coast.
the large number of oil paintings that depict views
of the Cape colonial settlement and Table Bay The John H. Marsh Maritime Research Centre provides
an archive of nearly 20 000 photographs, depicting
maritime scenes. Though these artworks reflect a
9 551 ships dating from the late 1920s to the early 1960s.
colonial worldview, they are fascinating reflections
An online service for the answering of queries regarding
of life at the Cape, and the people, both free and ships and for ordering images of these ships is available
enslaved, who lived and worked here. at http://rapidttp.co.za/museum/.
Enquiries: Esther Esmyol, Tel. 021 461 3375 Above: The Iziko Maritime Centre, at the scenic Enquiries: Thys van der Merwe, Tel. 021 405 2884
or email eesmyol@iziko.org.za. V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. or 021 464 1261 or email marsh@iziko.org.za.
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IzIkO FRIENDS ORGANISATIONS IzIkO FRIENDS ORGANISATIONS
Friends of Iziko South African Museum Friends of the Michaelis Collection
Lectures are scheduled on the last Tuesday of each Tour
The Friends of the Michaelis Collection was established
month, from February to November, and take place in Saturday, 24 July in 1993. Its objective is to stimulate active interest
the Iziko SA Museum’s TH Barry Lecture Theatre at Behind-the-scenes at the Two Oceans Aquarium in the Collection and the Old Town House, the Iziko
museum dedicated to it. To book and for more details
19:00, unless stated otherwise. Lectures are free to Time: 12:00–15:00 and the complete list of Friends activities, contact the
members on presentation of a current membership Enjoy a two-hour, front of house, guided tour, and Secretary, Colin Stevens, on 083 713 5498 or email
colin@worker.com.
card, and non-members pay R30, unless otherwise an hour-long behind-the-scenes tour at the Two
advertised. Drinks are served from 18:30. Oceans Aquarium. The combined tour will finish
in time to see the penguins being fed, followed by
Lecture Programme the daily fish feeding.
Tuesday, 27 July Cost: Members R60, non-members R90. Bookings
Naval Espionage are secured with your payment in full.
Speaker: Admiral Koos Louw
Tuesday, 31 August
The office is attended on Wed & Fri, 10:00–15:30.
Shipwrecks of the Southern Cape Tel. 021 481 3913, Fax 021 481 3993 or email
Speaker: Michel Walker samfriends@iziko.org.za. Contact Maxine,
Tel. 072 225 6893 between 10:00–12:00 on
weekdays and leave a message. Non-Profit
Tuesday, 28 September Organisation No: 052-511-NPO.
Speaker: Mary Patrick Above: The Old Town House on Greenmarket Square.
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IzIkO FRIENDS ORGANISATIONS
Friends of the Iziko South African National Gallery
Lectures Visits Meet the Artist
Wednesday, 21 July Thursday, 26 August Friday, 30 July
I am not me, the horse is not mine, a consideration Behind-the-scenes at the Gallery Dineo Seshee Bopape
by Professor Jane Taylor Time: 11:00 Venue: Iziko SA National Gallery Time: 11:00 Venue: Michael Stevenson Gallery
Time: 17:30 Venue: TH Barry Lecture Theatre, ISAM Cost: Members R50, non-members R75 Cost: Members and non-members R20
Cost: Members R40, non-members R60, students R20
Wednesday, 15 September Friday, 3 September
Wednesday, 4 August Iziko Social History Centre Hank Willis Thomase
Hundertwasser by Truida Prekel Time: Meet at 6 Spin Street Restaurant at 10:00 Time: 11:00 Venue: Goodman Gallery Cape
Time: 17:30 Venue: TH Barry Lecture Theatre, ISAM for a cup of coffee. Walkabout commences at 11:00 Cost: Members and non-members R20
Cost: Members R30, non-members R40, students R10 Venue: 17 Church Square, Cape Town
Cost: Members R40, non-members R50 including Friday, 10 September
Video Presentation a cup of coffee Zander Blomse
Wednesday, 18 August Time: 11:00 Venue: Michael Stevenson Gallery
Making War Horse Enquiries: For membership enquiries or further Cost: Members and non-members R20
information, please contact Lizzie O’Hanlon,
Time: 17:30 Venue: TH Barry Lecture Theatre, ISAM Tel. 021 467 4662 (Tuesday to Thursday
Cost: Members R25, non-members R30 10:00–14:00) or email sangfriends@iziko.org.za.
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SHOPS AND CAFéS
The Gallery Shop Ivy Garden Restaurant Jonkershuis Restaurant
Iziko South African National Gallery Iziko Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House Iziko Groot Constantia
The Gallery Shop showcases the best of traditional Well-known restaurateur, Beulah Lombard, has Jonkershuis Bar & Eatery is nestled in the historic
and contemporary South African craft. Items created a beautiful space were patrons to the core of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, with
include embroidered textiles, handcrafted Museum can have a relaxing cup of coffee or enjoy panoramic views of the Peninsula and the majestic
ceramics, “telephone wire” products and fine traditional Cape cuisine in-between viewing the Constantia Valley. Our Cape Malay influenced bistro
beadwork. All products are handmade and of renowned Michaelis Collection. The restaurant is lies next to the Historic Manor House, surrounded
the highest quality. The Gallery Shop supports situated in the historical courtyard, an ideal space by ancient oak trees and the legendary vineyards.
community projects and Aids organisations. Open to spend quality time with family and friends. Dine al fresco, while overlooking False Bay, or inside
from 10:00–17:00, Tues-Sun. Tel. 021 467 4664 For more information on the Museum, contact where dining is elegant, yet informal. A double-
or 082 771 2363 for more information. Tel. 021 423 0322. sided fireplace adds a cozy atmosphere in the cold
winter months. The Function Room next to the Main
Restaurant leads out to the old wagon courtyard.
Open from 09:00–22:00, Mon to Sat, and from
09:00–17:00 on Sun. Reservations: Tel. 021 794 6255
or email info@jonkershuisconstantia.co.za.
Left: Beautifully handmade “telephone wire” and
beaded products are available at the Gallery Shop.
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IzIkO COMMEMORATIVE DAYS
Iziko Museums of Cape Town is committed to making our
museums accessible to all South Africans and invite you to visit
any of our 12 museums on the following commemorative days
* FREE OF CHARGE:
Human Rights Day 21 March
Freedom Day 27 April
International Museum Day 18 May
Africa Day 25 May
Youth Day 16 June SUBSCRIBE
National Women’s Day 9 August Register your details with us if you would like to receive information,
Heritage Week 20–26 September invitations to exhibition openings and special events planned at Iziko
Museums of Cape Town.
National Aids Awareness Day 1 December
Emancipation Day 1 December Contact Iziko Museums at Tel. 021 464 3280, Fax 021 461 9620,
or email info@iziko.org.za to subscribe.
*Excluding Castle of Good Hope and Planetarium shows FREE PARkING
Limited free parking is available at the following Iziko museums:
Details of events will be made available South African Museum & Planetarium, South African National Gallery,
nearer the time on our website: William Fehr Collection, Bertram House, Rust en Vreugd, Groot Constantia.
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SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM BERTRAM HOUSE kOOPMANS-DE WET HOUSE WILLIAM FEHR COLLECTION
25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, 35 Strand Street, Cape Town Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street,
Tel: 021 481 3800 Fax: 021 481 3993 Cape Town Tel: 021 481 3935 Fax: 021 424 6441 Cape Town
Open: Daily 10h00–17h00 Tel: 021 424 9381 Open: Tues to Thurs 10h00–17h00 Tel: 021 464 1272 Fax: 021 464 1280
Closed: Workers’ Day & Christmas Day Bertram House is closed for and certain commemorative days & Open: Daily 09h00–17h00 (until 11 July)
Visitors 17 years & older: R15 major repairs until further notice. public holidays Closed: Fri to Mon 09h30–16h00 thereafter
16 years & under free Visitors 17 years & older: R10 Closed: Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
South African pensioners, BO-kAAP MUSEUM 16 years & under free Adults: R25 (Sun R15)
school learners & students: R5 71 Wale Street, Cape Town South African pensioners, Pensioners with SA pensioner cards: R15
Tel: 021 481 3939 Fax: 021 481 3938 school learners & students: R5 (Sun R5); Students with SA student cards:
SA MUSEUM PLANETARIUM Open: Mon to Sat 10h00–17h00 R10 (Sun R5); Children: Under 5 years free;
25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town Closed: Sun, Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, RUST EN VREUGD 5–16 years R10 (Sun R5)
Tel: 021 481 3900 Fax: 021 481 3990 Workers’ Day, Christmas Day, and 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town Booked School Groups: R5 per learner
Open: Shows daily Closed: Workers’ Day, 1 & 2 January Tel: 021 464 3280 Fax: 021 461 9620 Free on certain commemorative days
Christmas Day & the first Mon of the month Visitors 17 years & older: R10 Open: Mon to Fri 10h00–17h00
(excl school holidays) Adults: R20 Children: R6 16 years & under free Closed: Sat, Sun, Workers’ Day
Adult chaperones at children’s shows: R10 South African pensioners, & Christmas Day
South African pensioners & students: R8 school learners & students: R5 Free admission, donations welcome
MICHAELIS COLLECTION GROOT CONSTANTIA SLAVE LODGE
Old Town House, Greenmarket Square Groot Constantia Estate c/o Adderley & Wale Streets, Cape Town
Tel: 021 481 3933 Tel: 021 795 5140 Fax: 021 795 5150 Tel: 021 460 8242 or 021 460 8200 IzIkO SOCIAL HISTORY CENTRE
Open: Mon to Fri 10h00–17h00 Sat 10h00–16h00 Open: Daily 10h00–17h00 Fax: 021 460 8238 Offices, Archives and Library of the
Closed: Sun, Workers’ Day & Christmas Day Closed: Workers’ Day & Christmas Day Open: Mon to Sat 10h00–17h00 Social History Collections department
Free admission, donations welcome Visitors 17 years & older: R15 Closed: Sun, Workers’ Day & 17 Church Square, Cape Town
16 years & under free Christmas Day Tel: 021 461 3375 Fax: 021 460 8205
SA NATIONAL GALLERY South African pensioners, Visitors 17 years & older: R15 Open: Mon to Fri 10h00–16h00
Government Avenue, Cape Town school learners & students: R5 16 years & under free Visits by arrangement
Tel: 021 467 4660 Fax: 021 467 4680 South African pensioners,
Open: Tue to Sun 10h00–17h00 IzIkO MARITIME CENTRE school learners & students: R5
Closed: Mon, Workers’ Day & 1st Floor, Union-Castle House,
Christmas Day Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Visitors 17 years & older: R15 Tel: 021 405 2880 Fax: 021 405 2888
16 years & under free Open: Daily 10h00–17h00 Closed: Workers’ Day
South African pensioners, & Christmas Day
school learners & students: R5 Free admission, donations welcome
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SUPPORT IZIKO
Iziko Museums of Cape Town is a non-
profit organisation partially funded by
the National Department of Arts and
Culture. Funding support from individual,
corporate and donor sponsors enables
us to ensure the widest possible public
access to our collections and sites.
To find out how you can support our
work, telephone 021 464 3290 or visit
our website at:
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