This Heritage month the National Museum and its satellites not only reflects on and celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures that make our country so beautiful and diverse, but also the invaluable role of museums, galleries and heritage sites in the preservation and promotion of our heritage.
On July 16th, our team from the Archaeology and Design departments at the National Museum joined Emil Johan von Maltitz for a field visit to Mierfontein Farm near De Wetsdorp. Johan took us to a place he remembered from his youth—where he once
Oliewenhuis Art Museum is celebrating National Women’s Day on Saturday, 9 August 2025, as a reminder of the important contributions women make to society, as well as a time to ponder the advances in women’s rights. This annual public holiday commemorates an eventful day in South Africa’s history – 9 August 1956, when around 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest certain proposed amendments to the pass laws or Urban Areas Act of 1950, showing immense courage and strength.
Dates: 9 August – 15 November 2025
Walkabout: 13:00 on Saturday, 9 August 2025 in celebration of Women’s Day
Venue: 1st Floor Main Building, Oliewenhuis Art Museum, 16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein
On the arm of every woman… inspired by an exquisite collection of vintage handbags, explores the evolution of female empowerment through handbags and art.
Dates: 15 July – 24 August 2025
Opening event: 18:00 on Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Walkabout event: 12:00 on Thursday, 17 July 2025
Venue: Reservoir, Oliewenhuis Art Museum, 16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein
“I hereby acknowledge and honour the First Nation Peoples of this land, The San and Khoe, who hold deep ancestral connections and memories to this land and its peoples, and on whose land this project takes place.” – Sonya Rademeyer