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Mon - Fri: 10.00am to 05.00pm Sat: 10.00pm to 01.00 pm Sundays & Public holidays: Closed

If you have any queries or information on any of the Museum's research projects, please email the Museum at cathy@simonstownmuseum.co.za or education@simonstownmuseum.co.za.

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The Phoenix Ambassadors

The Phoenix Ambassadors are a group of young people committed to the preservation of oral histories.

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Wag-n-Bietjie Memorial benches

The ‘Wag ‘n Bietjie’ is a variety of South African shrubs and trees. Literally translated as, hang on a minute, the shrub and its tree relation, are also known as the buffalo thorn (ziziphus maronata)

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WikiClub

An online programme to encourage people to become involved in writing, researching, editing, and uploading heritage articles to Wikipedia.

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WikiHeritage


2021-05-27

In the second session of WikiHeritage, we will be practically exploring how to make use of Wikipedia as a platform for rewritting, editing, adding our histories to the digital knowledge community.

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Museums Inspiring the Future with WikiinAfrica
2021-04-15

An introductory event that will explain the possibilities of the big wide world of wikipedia and what it has to offer those interested in remaking heritage in South Africa.

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Wag 'n Bietjie Memorial Benches Unveiling and Website Launch
2021-04-10

An unveiling of six memorial benches that commemorate and remember the people of Simon's Town that were forcibly removed under the Group Areas Act by the apartheid government.

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Spek en Boontjies: Nadine Cloete
2020-10-14

Nadine Angel Cloete is a filmmaker based in South Africa. She is passionate about themes of heritage and identity.

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Museum Projects

Simon's Town History

Simon's Town Places

View an interactive Simon's town Map

Through an up to date map, the history of simon's town is transmitted to the current generation.

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Peoples

Peter Clarke

My art is about people and the presence of people. The humanistic image is what interests me. I enjoy reflecting on people and their activities, their