In honour of the memory and legacy of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 - 2013) Iziko Museums of South Africa were closed on Sunday, 15 December 2013.
The following museums will be closed:
South African Museum (including the Planetarium)
South African National Gallery
Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House
Koopmans de-Wet House
Rust en Vreugd
Groot Constantia
Slave Lodge
Bo-Kaap Museum
Bertram House
Maritime Centre
William Fehr Collection at the Castle of Good Hope
Museums will be re-open on Reconciliation Day, 16 December 2013.
