Caledon Museum

16/06/2026

🇿🇦 YOUTH DAY | 16 JUNE 2026 🇿🇦

Today, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the young people of 1976 who stood up for justice, equality, and the right to education.

As we commemorate Youth Day 2026 under the theme:

**“RESET@50 – The Future Calls.”**

we are reminded that the next chapter of our nation belongs to its youth. It is a call to reset our thinking, renew our purpose, and reimagine a future filled with opportunity, innovation, and hope.

To every young person: Your voice matters. Your dreams matter. Your actions today will shape the South Africa of tomorrow.

Be bold. Be resilient. Lead with purpose.

**The future is calling – and it begins with you.**

Happy Youth Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦

15/06/2026

🏛️ **PUBLIC NOTICE** 🏛️

Please note that the **Caledon Museum** will **close today, 15 June 2026, at 14:00 (2:00 PM).**

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your continued support.

**Caledon Museum**
*Preserving Heritage • Inspiring Communities* 🏛️✨

12/06/2026

🏛️📢 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 📢🏛️
FRIENDS OF CALEDON MUSEUM

The Friends of Caledon Museum hereby invite all members to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

📅 Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: 16 Constitution Street, Caledon

This is an important opportunity to reflect on the year's activities, review progress, discuss future plans, and contribute to the continued success of the museum.

🤝 All members are encouraged to attend.

Together we preserve our heritage, celebrate our history, and strengthen our community.

For further information, please contact the Caledon Museum.

🏛️✨

11/06/2026

🎟️👻 WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE CALEDON MUSEUM HAUNTED HOUSE! 👻🎟️

Want to experience the scares for FREE? 😱

Here's how to enter:

✅ Like our page
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag a friend in the comments

That's it! You're entered into the draw to WIN 2 Haunted House tickets! 🎃🕸️

The lucky winner will be announced soon, so start tagging and sharing!

Good luck... if you dare! 👻💀

11/06/2026

😱👻 SCREAM FACE COMPETITION 👻😱

Think you have the most terrifying scream face in Caledon? Now’s your chance to prove it! 🎃🕸️

📸 Upload your BEST terrified face in the comments and stand a chance to WIN 2 Haunted house tickets for you and a friend!

✅ Post your photo in the comments
✅ Use the hashtag
✅ Tag your friends and challenge them to enter!

Will you be crowned the SCREAM QUEEN 👑 or SCREAM KING 👑 of Caledon?

Entries are now OPEN! Let the screaming begin... 😱💀👻

29/05/2026

👻🏚️ ENTER IF YOU DARE… 🏚️👻

The halls of the Caledon Museum are about to come alive with chilling screams, ghostly shadows, and terrifying surprises! 😱

Join us for the most spine-tingling Haunted House Event of the year — where history meets horror in a night you’ll never forget. Dare to walk through dark corridors, encounter mysterious spirits, and uncover the museum’s haunted secrets… if you’re brave enough. 🕯️💀

🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT:
👻 Scary walk-through experiences
🩸 Creepy characters & jump scares
📸 Spooky photo moments
🎶 Eerie atmosphere & thrilling fun
🍬 Treats, fun & unforgettable memories

Bring your friends, your courage, and prepare for a fright-filled adventure at the museum! Fear-themed events and strong visuals help build excitement and attract visitors to haunted attractions.

⚠️ WARNING: Not for the faint-hearted!

29/05/2026

The Caledon Museum would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, participants, guest speaker, board members, teachers, and staff for your incredible support and dedication towards our Speech Debate event. 🎤🏆

Because of your contribution, hard work, and encouragement, the event was truly blessed and a huge success! Your passion and commitment helped create an inspiring platform where young voices could shine with confidence and excellence. ✨

To everyone who played a role — thank you for making this event memorable and meaningful. Together, we continue to empower and uplift our future leaders. 💙

28/05/2026

🎤🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Speech Debate 2026 🏆🎤

The Caledon Museum proudly congratulates all the outstanding participants who showcased confidence, passion, and powerful voices at the 2026 High School Speech Debate Competition.

🥇 **1st Place:** Zetlin May – Swartberg Secondary School
🥈 **2nd Place:** Yolisa Mdayi – Swartberg Secondary School
🥉 **3rd Place:** Christiano Swartz – Overberg High School

Your dedication and courage to speak up and inspire truly embody this year’s theme: Museums Uniting a Divided World.🌍✨

Thank you to all learners, educators, and supporters who made this event a memorable success. The future is bright with young leaders like you! 👏📚

21/05/2026

It is once again a great pleasure to announce that the prestigious local High School speech competition at the Caledon Museum will be livestreamed by Nissen Holdings Pty - Ltd

Tune in live as NH brings it to you

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18/05/2026

🎤🏛️ Celebrate the power of history, culture, and young voices at the Caledon Museum High School Speech Contest on 22 May 2026!

This International Museum Day season, learners explore how museums shape communities, preserve heritage, and inspire the future. 🌍✨