Montagu Museum - Joubert House

22/06/2026

20/06/2026

ALEXANDER CROFT | A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON HERITAGE PRESERVATION

How can communities take ownership of their local heritage stories? 𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋

Alexander Croft is passionate about making heritage more accessible, inclusive, and community-driven. Drawing on his work in heritage governance and digital preservation, he explores how communities can document and share their own histories, using cultural heritage as a catalyst for education, social cohesion, and economic development.

Join us at the Friends of the Montagu Museum AGM on 25 June at 10h00 to hear Alexander discuss how museums, communities, and technology can work together to preserve cultural heritage, strengthen local identity, and drive social and economic renewal.

TITLE OF HIS TALK | The Museum of the Future as Engine of Local Identity and Economic Renewal.

All are welcome.
🗓 25 June 2026
🕙 10h00
📍 Old Mission Church

This is also the perfect opportunity to renew your annual FOMM 2026/2027 membership for R50.

18/06/2026

COMMUNITY IN ACTION! 💚

A massive, heartfelt thank you to Maarten and his incredible crew of 8 gardeners from the Montagu Nature Garden.

Last week, this powerhouse team came to the Joubert House Herb Garden for two full days to help us tackle a massive scope of work. They jumped right in alongside our own fantastic team—Hilton, Tshepo, Zamile, and Lutho—to w**d, clean up, rake, cut back, and reinforce our stone pathways.

The transformation is amazing, but more than that, the spirit of collaboration was truly special. The scope of the job was huge, and the hard work and support that Martin and his guys gave us are deeply appreciated.

15/06/2026

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03/06/2026

MONTAGU HERB FESTIVAL | YOU’RE INVITED | 28-30 AUGUST ‘26

While we've been a little quiet on social media, plenty has been happening behind the scenes as plans for this year's Montagu Herb Festival take root.

Our programme is entering its final stages, and there's something for everyone.

Here's a taste of what's in store:
🌱 Expert speakers
🌱 Interactive workshops
🌱 Local makers and growers
🌱 Live chef demonstrations
🌱 Guided nature walks
🌱 Open gardens
🌱 Local flavours and food experiences

Join us for a weekend where indigenous and botanical diversity takes centre stage, and where our shared traditions are celebrated.

01/06/2026

FOMM | OPEN INVITATION TO OUR AGM

📌 Join the Friends of the Montagu Museum (FoMM) for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 25 June at 10h00 at the Old Mission Church, Long Street.

GUEST SPEAKER | Alexander Croft, Chairperson - Robertson Heritage

TOPIC | The Museum as the Future as Engine of Local Identity and Economic Renewal

If you are Interested in Montagu's history and heritage, come and see what the Friends of the Montagu Museum have been up to, hear about our plans, and discover how our museum helps keep local stories alive and plays a significant role in our community.

Everyone is welcome.

RSVP by 22 June 2026 to [email protected]

01/06/2026

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25/05/2026