Iziko Museums of South Africa
Iziko, an isiXhosa word meaning ‘hearth’, embodies the spirit of a transformed institution and our version of ‘African Museums of Excellence’. The hearth is traditionally and symbolically the social centre of the home; a place associated with warmth, kinship and the spirit of the ancestors. As such, Iziko was envisioned as a space for all South Africans to gather, nourish body and soul, and share stories and the knowledge passed from one generation to the next.
Basic Information
- Category: museum
- Website: http://iziko.org.za/
Documented Facts
- Phone: +27 (0)21 481 3800 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Email: info@iziko.org.za (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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Iziko, an isiXhosa word meaning ‘hearth’, embodies the spirit of a transformed institution and our version of ‘African Museums of Excellence’. The hearth is traditionally and symbolically the social centre of the home; a place associated with warmth, kinship and the spirit of the ancestors. As such, Iziko was envisioned as a space for all South Africans to gather, nourish body and soul, and share stories and the knowledge passed from one generation to the next.
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