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Eastern Star Gallery

Amazwi South African Museum of LiteratureRef: https://www.amazwi.museum/the-eastern-star/

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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The document describes The Eastern Star, a gallery within Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, its historical origins connected to The Star newspaper, and the building and visitor information. It highlights that the Eastern Star houses 19th-century printing equipment, including a 120-year-old Wharfdale press, and provides visit addresses, opening hours, and appointment-based access. It also notes that the building and collections were donated by The Argus Group and that Amazwi oversees governance, collections, and public programmes related to the exhibition.

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Visit The Eastern Star gallery

The Eastern Star is a gallery at Amazwi South African Museum of Literature in Makhanda that houses exhibits of 19th century printing equipment, including a 120-year old Wharfdale printing press, and an exhibition on the history of the press in South Africa. It is open on weekdays between 8.30 and 13.00 and between 14.00 and 16.30, and on weekends and public holidays by appointment only. The visit address is 4 Anglo-African Street, Makhanda.

Who it is for
visitors and members of the public, including those interested in printing and press history
How to act on it
Go to the gallery at 4 Anglo-African Street, Makhanda, on a weekday during opening hours (8.30-13.00 and 14.00-16.30); for weekends and public holidays, arrange an appointment first. The museum headquarters is at 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda (Grahamstown) 6139.
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OPEN Weekdays 8.30-13.00 and 14.00-16.30 Weekends and public holidays by appointment

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Where: anyone visiting the gallery at its address in Makhanda · Makhanda

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Reference

https://www.amazwi.museum/the-eastern-star/

Key Takeaways

  • subject: The Eastern Star
  • location: 4 Anglo-African Street, Makhanda (Grahamstown) and Headquarters: 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda 6139
  • institution: Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
  • related to: The Star newspaper origins and The Argus Group donation
  • exhibits: 19th-century printing equipment, 120-year-old Wharfdale printing press
  • opening hours: Weekdays 8.30-13.00 and 14.00-16.30; by appointment weekends/public holidays
  • status: open by appointment; planning and governance sections listed on site
  • year: © 2024 Amazwi South African Museum of Literature