Amathole Museum

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! 👀

30/05/2026

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30/05/2026

Chess Tournament Final
Lunga vs Lutho

30/05/2026

♟️ The battle of strategy and wit is on!

Join us at the Amathole Museum today for the Umtiza Arts Festival Chess Tournament. Watch as players put their skills to the test and compete for the top spot.

🏆 Who will take home the trophy?

29/05/2026

Please join us tomorrow at 11h00 for the last Umtiza Festival ‘Coffee Conversations’ at the Amathole Museum.

Dr. Stephanie Victor: The Material Culture of German Settlers in the Eastern Cape - A Preliminary Study

We are also proudly launching the 3rd edition of "Widening the Scope: German Settlers on the Border" now including two new chapters by Gail Röthlin and Stephanie Victor and selling for R120.

Hope to see you all in person or online.

https://teams.live.com/meet/9315740775266.

28/05/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Amathole Museum or live on Microsoft Teams for another engaging Coffee Conversations session. Lolonga Lincoln Tali will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the repatriation of African artefacts and the role museums play in reclaiming our heritage.

🗓 29 May
⏰ 11:00 – 12:00
📍 Amathole Museum

https://teams.live.com/meet/9385633505294?p=vU57GxsM0OP8bnELXE

28/05/2026

Enjoying a warm cup of coffee while being taken on a journey through history ☕✨ Today’s Coffee Conversations at the Amathole Museum features Dr Stephanie Victor presenting “Queen Mamani: Ruler of the Mpondomise” — a fascinating story of a powerful woman who is said to have "disturbed the order of things" and whose legacy continues to inspire.

History, coffee, and great conversation — the perfect blend at the museum.

28/05/2026

The Amathole Museum thanks Lovedale TVET College Art & Design lectures and students for the inspiring art demonstrations at the Umtiza Arts Festival 2026. The demonstrations showcased incredible creativity and talent in ceramics, painting, and digital design, giving learners and visitors an engaging hands-on artistic experience.

Special thanks to St. Thomas Private School for participating in the workshop and contributing to the program's success. Your participation helped strengthen collaboration, creativity, and youth development through the arts.

The Umtiza Arts Festival continues to celebrate local talent, cultural exchange, and community involvement through art and education.

27/05/2026

An educational and insightful morning we had with Mr Bavuma at the Amathole Museum. We extend our sincere gratitude to him for sharing his knowledge and engaging us in a conversation on the pioneer Black Beauty Queens.

It was an intimate setting at the museum, while many others joined us online to be part of the discussion.

Join us again tomorrow as Dr Stephanie Victor presents Queen Mamani: Ruler
of the Mpondomise at 11:00. Don't miss it!🙂

https://teams.live.com/meet/9376651561420?p=GTeGxIdjJF5E2P3Vno

27/05/2026

For tomorrow's talk - Queen Mamani: Ruler of the Mpondomise click the link:
https://teams.live.com/meet/9376651561420?p=GTeGxIdjJF5E2P3Vno