January 2026 Newsletter
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Collected on 28 June 2026
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McGregor Museum Mollusc Collection transfer (received and transferred)
The newsletter reports that the KwaZulu-Natal Museum successfully received and transferred an important mollusc collection from the McGregor Museum.
- Who it is for
- not stated (newsletter report)
- How to act on it
- No application or participation process is described.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Museum has successfully received and transferred an important mollusc collection from the McGregor Museum, marking a significant ste...
Talk: Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation (30 May 2026)
The museum hosts an Archaeological Society Talk titled “Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation” at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum at 10.30 am on Saturday 30th May 2026.
- Who it is for
- people interested in archaeological talks and rock art
- How to act on it
- Attend the talk at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum at the stated time and date.
- Closes
- 30 May 2026
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Join us for an Archaeological Society Talk at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum at 10.30 am on Saturday 30th May 2026.
Night at the Museum: World Cup Edition (11 June 2026)
The museum invites you to a special “Night at the Museum: World Cup Edition” on 11 June 2026, where you can watch Bafana Bafana take on Mexico live on the big screen.
- Who it is for
- people who want to attend the Night at the Museum World Cup event
- How to act on it
- Attend the event on the stated date.
- Closes
- 11 June 2026
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Join us on 11 June 2026 for a special 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 as we watch Bafana Bafana take on Mexico LIVE on the big screen in ...
Book Fair 2026 (Friday, 24 April)
The museum invites people to the Book Fair 2026 on Friday, 24 April.
- Who it is for
- people interested in attending the Book Fair 2026
- How to act on it
- Attend the Book Fair 2026 on the stated date.
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Join us on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟒 𝐀
Biodiversity Day
The museum runs a Biodiversity Day described as a day filled with education, exploration, and meaningful conversations, inspiring local communities to make impactful chan...
- Who it is for
- local communities and visitors interested in biodiversity education and conversations
- How to act on it
- Attend the Biodiversity Day event at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum.
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A day filled with education, exploration, and meaningful conversations as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum inspired local communities to make impactful chan...
International Museum Day Talk (Africa Month talk)
The museum invites people to save the date for International Museum Day for a special Africa Month talk by Dr Ghilraen Laue, Dr Justine Wintjes and Stephen Wessels.
- Who it is for
- people interested in International Museum Day and Africa Month talks
- How to act on it
- Save the date and attend the International Museum Day Africa Month talk.
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Save the date! Join us this International Museum Day for a special Africa Month talk by Dr Ghilraen Laue, Dr Justine Wintjes and Stephen Wessels, titl...
World Cup Competition (ticket purchase)
The museum offers a World Cup competition where you can purchase a ticket to “Night at the Museum: World Cup Edition” and stand a chance to win a signed, authentic Adidas Banana Banana jersey.
- Who it is for
- people who want to enter the World Cup competition by buying a ticket
- How to act on it
- Purchase a ticket to “Night at the Museum: World Cup Edition”.
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Purchase a ticket to the 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲! (T's and...
Maritzburg College Career Day (2026 edition)
The museum supports a Maritzburg College Career Focus event described as empowering young learners to realise their full potential at the 2026 edition.
- Who it is for
- young learners and those attending the Maritzburg College Career Focus 2026
- How to act on it
- Attend the 2026 edition of the Maritzburg College Career Focus.
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Empowering young learners to realise their full potential at the 2026 edition of the Maritzburg College Career Focus!
Voter Registration and information drive (Freedom Month)
The museum hosts a voter registration and information drive in celebration of Freedom Month, to be hosted outside the KZN Muse...
- Who it is for
- people who need voter registration and information during Freedom Month
- How to act on it
- Attend the voter registration and information drive at the location to be hosted outside the KZN Muse...
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In celebration of Freedom Month, the KwaZulu-Natal Museum will be hosting a voter registration and information drive.To be hosted outside the KZN Muse...
Africa Day at the Museum
The museum holds an Africa Day celebration at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, featuring a focused reflection on Griqua culture, heritage, and experiences of disposs...
- Who it is for
- people who want to attend the Africa Day celebration at the museum
- How to act on it
- Attend the Africa Day celebration at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum.
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This year’s Africa Day celebration at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum featured a focused reflection on Griqua culture, heritage, and experiences of disposs...
IMD Talk
The museum mentions an IMD Talk (International Museum Day-related) and describes a recent Rock Art Talk held at the Museum titled “From Museum to Mountain: The Journey Back of Rock Art”.
- Who it is for
- people interested in museum talks and rock art
- How to act on it
- Attend or participate in the talk as described by the newsletter.
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A recent Rock Art Talk held at the Museum, titled "𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒖𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑨𝒓𝒕" showcased how museums play a significant r...
Read the January 2026 Newsletter
The KwaZulu-Natal Museum provides the January 2026 Newsletter for readers to access and stay updated on museum activities, upcoming programmes, outreach projects, educational work, and behind-the-scenes developments.
- Who it is for
- readers who want updates on what’s happening at the museum
- How to act on it
- Open the newsletter page and click to read more.
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The January 2026 Newsletter is now available.
Facts
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KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.nmsa.org.za/news/10-news/879-january-2026-newsletter.html
Key Takeaways
- parties: KwaZulu-Natal Museum
- date: January 2026
- event: newsletter release
- programmes: museum activities, outreach projects, educational work
- specific events: Night at the Museum: World Cup Edition, Archaeological Society Talk, Africa Day, Biodiversity Day, Book Fair, Museum sleepover, exhibitions
- dates: various in 2026 (e.g., 11 June 2026 for Night at the Museum)
Dates
Closing Date
11 June 2026