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Amathole Museum It was founded in 1884. Idabi lenkululeko eQonce is a permanent installation, telling the story of the Struggle for freedom in this area.

The Amathole Museum, a Natural and Cultural History Museum, has an international reputation, and is situated in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Stories are recounted by people who lived through the Bhisho Massarce, forced removals and the UDF. You can hear the recordings with the use of QR codes on your smart phone. The Xhosa Gallery displays depicts aspects of Historical Xhosa life. Not to be missed exhibitions include Huberta the wandering hippo, and the small, and big, five of the Animal Kingdom
Behind the doors of historic buildings, the museum houses material which is of great scientific, historical and anthropological value to researchers. The name of the museum has changed twice. In the spirit of transformation, the name was changed in 1999 from Kaffrarian to Amathole. The latter term refers to calves on the Mathole mountains.

22/09/2026
Happening tomorrow at the Amathole Museum. Join us at 13h00 for a cup of tea before the lecture!
10/09/2026

Happening tomorrow at the Amathole Museum. Join us at 13h00 for a cup of tea before the lecture!

This September, we are celebrating *International Literacy Day 2026* Under the theme “ *Literacy for People, the Planet...
09/09/2026

This September, we are celebrating *International Literacy Day 2026* Under the theme “ *Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity,* ” Amathole Museum is putting the spotlight on the joy and importance of reading, learning and sharing knowledge.
Here’s what’s happening on
📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 09:00
📍 Amathole Museum

*Activities*
📖 Book Review
🧠 Literacy Quiz
✨ Words Within a Word

📚✨ This Week’s Heritage Treasure!Discover the remarkable story of Tiyo Soga, a pioneering Xhosa intellectual, minister, ...
04/09/2026

📚✨ This Week’s Heritage Treasure!

Discover the remarkable story of Tiyo Soga, a pioneering Xhosa intellectual, minister, writer and translator who played an important role in South African history. 🇿🇦

Visit the Amathole Museum Library and explore Tiyo Soga: An African Voice in History, Faith and Freedom by Joanne Ruth Davis. 🏛️📖

Come discover the stories that shaped our heritage!

🖤 FRIDAY HERITAGE DROP | THE BLACK SASHThe Black Sash was a women-led movement founded in 1955 that stood against aparth...
28/08/2026

🖤 FRIDAY HERITAGE DROP | THE BLACK SASH

The Black Sash was a women-led movement founded in 1955 that stood against apartheid and fought for human rights and justice. ✊🏾

Their courage and resistance remind us of the powerful role women played in shaping South Africa’s history. 🇿🇦

📖 Discover more stories of our heritage at Amathole Museum Library.

28/08/2026

Watch this space! 2026 Biko Lecture by Dr. Andile M-Afrika @ Museum on 11 September.

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27/08/2026

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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday both online and at the museum, for the final Umtiza Arts Festival Coffee C...
31/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday both online and at the museum, for the final Umtiza Arts Festival Coffee Conversations.

And a little secret... this may have been the last Coffee Conversation of the festival, but it won't be the last one at the museum. 🤫

Watch this space! 👀

Address

Corner Of Alexandra And Albert Roads
King William's Town
5600

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+2743 642 4506

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