Albany Museum

Albany Museum Established in 1855, the Albany Museum consists of seven buildings, and is the second oldest museum in South Africa.

22/04/2026

Makana Freedom Festival

22/04/2026

Commemoration of The Battle of Egazini

21/04/2026

[VIDEO] Various stakeholders gathered at Soccer City in Fingo Village on Monday the 20th April, in preparation for a planned clean-up campaign. The clean-up campaign forms part of the build-up programmes, leading up to the main programme, which will be held at the Egazini Battlefield on Wednesday the 22nd April 2026. Different groups spread up to clean in various areas.

Limited seats remaining - book today to avoid disappointment.What would freedom mean if Makhanda walked among us today?T...
19/04/2026

Limited seats remaining - book today to avoid disappointment.

What would freedom mean if Makhanda walked among us today?

The museum, as a custodian of our cultural heritage, invites you into a powerful intellectual mirror - to reflect, to confront, and to reimagine our present reality.

Makhandians, don’t just observe history.
Engage it. Challenge it. Become part of it.

Secure your seat now - don’t be turned away at the door.

Be there… or be².

🌿 Garden Gratitude: A Day of Restoration and Teamwork 🌿This morning, a group of staff came together to w**d the garden a...
16/04/2026

🌿 Garden Gratitude: A Day of Restoration and Teamwork 🌿

This morning, a group of staff came together to w**d the garden at the Natural Sciences building from 08:30 to 10:30.

What a joyful and enriching experience it was! 🌱
We strengthened team spirit while exercising our bodies, clearing our minds and souls, and carefully restoring and preserving the garden.

It truly was a one-stop experience-wellness, teamwork, and environmental care all in one!

We also pause to remember the late Estelle Brink, who lovingly cared for this garden. May her beautiful soul rest in peace. 🌸

We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and made the morning so meaningful. 💚

Leading up to the Makana Freedom Festival, we’re honouring 207 years since the Battle of Grahamstown with community acti...
16/04/2026

Leading up to the Makana Freedom Festival, we’re honouring 207 years since the Battle of Grahamstown with community action and celebration:

Monday – 207 minutes of clean-up
Tuesday – Planting 207 trees
Wednesday – Community Fun Walk

Let’s come together to honour our history, uplift our environment, and celebrate freedom.

Makhandians, you don’t want to miss this powerful conversation hosted by Albany Museum!Join us for “The Return: If Makha...
13/04/2026

Makhandians, you don’t want to miss this powerful conversation hosted by Albany Museum!

Join us for “The Return: If Makhanda Came Back Today” - a thought-provoking public dialogue on freedom, memory, and our present struggles.

But the conversation doesn’t end there…
This is part of a 3-day community programme in collaboration with Albany Museum, DSRAC, Makana Municipality, and SEF:

🧹 Monday, 20 April | 08h30
207 Community Clean-Up Campaign
In honour of 207 years since the Battle of Egazini
📍 Meeting Point: Raglan Road Park (opposite Jackie Chan)
Includes a short environmental awareness talk

🌱 Tuesday, 21 April | 08h30
Tree Planting Initiative
Schools and community spaces
Environmental awareness session by experts
207 trees generously donated by the Department of Forestry

🥾 Come in your gumboots-let’s work together for our community!

🚶🏾‍♂️ Wednesday, 22 April
Battle of Egazini Commemoration
Fun Walk (08h00 start, registration from 07h45), Meeting point (Cnr of Encedweni Taxi Rank, Raglan Road)
Main programme from 10h00
Cultural performances, reflections, and keynote address

✨ Public Dialogue:
🗓 Monday, 20 April
🕠 17h30 – 19h30
📍 Albany History Museum
Come one, come all - be part of history, memory, and action.

At 87 Beaufort Street (Old Priest House), next to Victoria Primary, we host the Devonian Ecosystem Project led by Dr Rob...
10/04/2026

At 87 Beaufort Street (Old Priest House), next to Victoria Primary, we host the Devonian Ecosystem Project led by Dr Rob Gess.

Yesterday, while waiting for their transport, a group of children decided to go inside. The wonderful thing is that there is no entry fee, it’s free to visit Old Priest House. Our dedicated team welcomed the children, guided them through the displays, and shared fascinating insights about the fossils housed there.

Old Priest House is open on weekdays from 09:30 to 17:00, and entry is free. There are many captivating stories about fossils and the ancient life that shaped the world we know today.

Come visit Old Priest House and discover more about the life forms that gave rise to what we have today.

Today we commemorate the 1960 Sharpville Massacre.
21/03/2026

Today we commemorate the 1960 Sharpville Massacre.

🎭🚂💼 Meet Jack the Signalman Baboon! 🐒✨Yes, you read that right. Jack wasn’t just any baboon he was a railway signalman i...
03/03/2026

🎭🚂💼 Meet Jack the Signalman Baboon! 🐒✨

Yes, you read that right. Jack wasn’t just any baboon he was a railway signalman in the late 1800s! Trained by his disabled owner, Jack skillfully operated rail signals for the Cape Government Railway and was officially employed, earning 20 cents a day and half a bottle of beer per week. 🍺💰

Want to uncover more about this remarkable primate? 🦴 Come see Jack’s actual skull and explore his fascinating story at the Dr Hewitt’s Gallery, Albany Museum – Natural Sciences Building, right here in Makhanda.

We are open weekdays 09:00 - 16:30

Entry Fees:

Adults: R20
Students/Pensioners: R15
Children: R10

✨ Aspire Psychosocial & Educational Support Services Visit ✨On Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Ms. Zimasa Burns-Ncamashi, t...
23/02/2026

✨ Aspire Psychosocial & Educational Support Services Visit ✨

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Ms. Zimasa Burns-Ncamashi, together with staff and learners from Aspire Psychosocial & Educational Support Services, honored our Devonian Ecosystem Project Lab with a special visit.

Aspire, an NPO based at Tantyi Lower, runs after-school programs supporting learners not only from Tantyi Lower but also from schools across the Makhanda area.

For the learners, hearing the story of the Waterloo Farm Lagerstätte for the very first time was truly fascinating. They explored the world of fossils, discovered how different types of rocks influence the fossilisation process, and learned that our very own Makhanda is home to ancient treasures of global significance.

🌍 The greatest highlight was realising that our city holds such remarkable pieces of Earth’s history an inspiring reminder of the value of protecting and celebrating our heritage.

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