There's a 'Museum Bonus' when you visit Kuier@theCastle, which takes place on Saturday 30 March at the Castle of Good Hope - which is also the home of the William Fehr Collection and the Cape Heritage Museum!
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The "Museums Bonus" is that not only do you enjoy the opportunity of meeting local crafters and artisans showing their wares at Kuier@theCastle, but you also get access to the fantastic museums at the Castle of Good Hope, And entry is at a special price - see below!
The Cape Heritage Museum and the William Fehr Collection are the focus of this week's Sanlam Arts Round Up.
At the Cape Heritage Museum you will discover the captivating stories of diverse individuals and communities that have shaped South African history.
The Museum is driven by Igshaan Higgins, who is a passionate collector that results in a showcase that reflects on the arts, history, culture and rich heritage of Cape Muslims, their ancestors and indigenous communities. The aim is challenge preconceptions, provoke thought and foster unity.
You are invited to celebrate a shared history at the Cape - and it's a very intense experience. So, allow yourself time to immerse yourself in this special space and find out what it's all about!
The William Fehr Collection is enhanced by what has been called 'Rethinking the William Fehr Collection" to provide a different perspective. The rehanging is to re-examine South Africa's past in terms of what has been portrayed and what has been omitted. The exhibition is also in a vey special space - the Secunde's (Deputy Govenor General) House, which gives it a special ambience.
You will also see a lot about Lady Anne Barnard, a woman artist who adds a special and significant contribution in a collection made u mostly of male artists. A special thanks to Curator Esther Esmayol for rethinking the collection and showing it in this very special space. (The painting on exhibition, is taken from the boat in which she arrived at the Cape of Good Hope.)
Do go upstairs to see the spacious banqueting hall with its own special ambience and presence.
So although you might have only come to Kuier@theCastle, you also have this wonderful opportunity to enjoy being at the Castle of Good Hope!
And to enhance the Museum Bonus, the Castle offers discounted entrance fees on market days, with adult tickets priced at R30, children and pensioners at R15, and free entry for children under 7.
WHAT: Museum Bonus at Kuier@TheCastle
WHERE: Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: 9am to 4pm 30 March 2024
ENTRY: To further enhance accessibility, the Castle offers discounted entrance fees on market days, with adult tickets priced at R30, children and pensioners at R15, and free entry for children under 7. The next Kuier@TheCastle market will take place on 30 March 2024, Safe manned parking within the Castle grounds via the Darling Street entrance.
INFO: CDI See also MapMyWay
