The Museum Service aims to promote respect for cultural diversity in South Africa and appreciation of our natural heritage. The Museum Service therefore sets out to build understanding and pride of our diverse heritage through the affiliated museums.

Objectives

• To establish, upgrade and maintain museum infrastructure
• To facilitate access to museum facilities and programmes
• To achieve international standards in collections care and management
• To transform museum content and museum exhibitions
• To entrench quality education services for schools and provide opportunities for lifelong learning for all
• To ensure service excellence at museums in the major centres

There are 28 museums in the Western Cape. Each of these museums develops and promotes collections, exhibitions and programmes for educational purposes and the public interest.

International Museum Day

35th Annual International Museum Day

On 18 May 2012, Western Cape museums affiliated to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will host various special activities with community members to celebrate the 35th annual International Museum Day.

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