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East London Museum Discover the East London Museum, home of the famous Coelacanth! Celebrating heritage and connecting with our community. 🌍✨
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Explore the natural and cultural treasures of the Eastern Cape through vibrant exhibits, research, and education.

🐐 Happening tomorrow!Join us for Fab Farm at the East London Museum.Bring the kids for a fun, interactive farm experienc...
29/05/2026

🐐 Happening tomorrow!

Join us for Fab Farm at the East London Museum.

Bring the kids for a fun, interactive farm experience.

📅 30 May
⏰ 09:00 – 13:00
🎟️ R20 entry

🎉 Final weekend of Umtiza Arts Festival at the Museum!Don’t miss:🌸 Orchid Show🐐 Fab Farm🎬 Short FilmsJoin us and enjoy t...
29/05/2026

🎉 Final weekend of Umtiza Arts Festival at the Museum!

Don’t miss:
🌸 Orchid Show
🐐 Fab Farm
🎬 Short Films

Join us and enjoy the last of the festival.

🌸 Still time to visit the Orchid ShowDon’t miss your chance to see these beautiful displays before it closes.📍 East Lond...
29/05/2026

🌸 Still time to visit the Orchid Show
Don’t miss your chance to see these beautiful displays before it closes.
📍 East London Museum
🎟️ R10 entry

🎬 UMTIZA ARTS FESTIVAL | SHORT FILMS: STORIES FROM THE PASTStep into history at the East London Museum on Saturday, 30 M...
26/05/2026

🎬 UMTIZA ARTS FESTIVAL | SHORT FILMS: STORIES FROM THE PAST

Step into history at the East London Museum on Saturday, 30 May 2026 for a powerful morning of archived films and real stories brought to life on screen.

In collaboration with the Border Historical Society, this special programme features rare and fascinating footage from East London and beyond, including a once-off screening of Levend Fossiel (Living Fossil).

🕙 Screening Programme (10:00 – 14:00)

10:00 – 10:30
📽 Levend Fossiel (Living Fossil)

10:30 – 11:00
📽 Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer Clip
📽 Opening of Gately House (1967)

11:00 – 11:30
📽 The Big Blast at East London
📽 King Cadwallon (whistle recovery)

11:30 – 12:00
📽 Katberg Hotel
📽 Pondos of Pondoland
📽 Qora Trading Station (All Blacks visit, 1960)

12:00 – 12:30
⏸ Interval / Overflow

12:30 – 13:30
📽 Black Sash: The Early Years (Part 1 & 2)

13:30 – 14:00
🗨 Closing discussion and audience engagement

📍 Venue: Museum Classroom (First Floor)
💵 Entry: R20 per person (included with museum entry)

Experience rare archival footage, local history, and untold stories in an intimate screening setting.
Arrive early as seating is limited.

🌿 This morning at 08:30!Join the Museum for a guided walk at Nahoon Point.📍 Meet at the parking area🎟️ Free
24/05/2026

🌿 This morning at 08:30!

Join the Museum for a guided walk at Nahoon Point.

📍 Meet at the parking area
🎟️ Free

🌿 Happening tomorrow morning!Join us at Nahoon Point for a guided walk with Kevin Cole.📅 24 May⏰ 08:30📍 Nahoon Point Nat...
23/05/2026

🌿 Happening tomorrow morning!

Join us at Nahoon Point for a guided walk with Kevin Cole.

📅 24 May
⏰ 08:30
📍 Nahoon Point Nature Reserve
🎟️ Free

🎭 Today at 12:00!Don’t miss the Masquerade Fashion Show at the East London Museum.See you there ✨
23/05/2026

🎭 Today at 12:00!

Don’t miss the Masquerade Fashion Show at the East London Museum.

See you there ✨

📚 Happening today!Join us for Joy of Books at the East London Museum this morning.🎭 Dress as your favourite book charact...
23/05/2026

📚 Happening today!

Join us for Joy of Books at the East London Museum this morning.

🎭 Dress as your favourite book character
⏰ 09:00 – 13:00
🎟️ R20 entry

See you there!

🗣️ Today at the MuseumJoin us for a full day of talks starting at 09:00.📍 East London Museum🎟️ R20 entry
23/05/2026

🗣️ Today at the Museum

Join us for a full day of talks starting at 09:00.

📍 East London Museum
🎟️ R20 entry

🎭 Tomorrow at the Museum!Join us for the Masquerade Fashion Show – a striking showcase of fashion and creativity.📅 23 Ma...
22/05/2026

🎭 Tomorrow at the Museum!

Join us for the Masquerade Fashion Show – a striking showcase of fashion and creativity.

📅 23 May
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
📍 East London Museum
🎟️ R20 entry

Address

319 Oxford Street
East London
5201

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27437430686

Website

https://www.ecsrac.gov.za/

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