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Huberta

Read about the fascinating history of the world-famous wandering hippo, Huberta.

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Xhosa Gallery

Xhosa traditional knowledge, ranging from artifacts and medicines to myths and rituals.

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Antropology-Research

The museum's Anthropology section conducts research on a variety of topics.

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Our Library

Our library has a valuable collection of books, pamphlets, journals, videos etc..

 Idabi lenkululeko eQonce

Oral history based exhibition on the struggle for freedom in this locale during the Apartheid era.

It includes representations of the Bhisho Massacre, the local Golf Club Attack, and much more.

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Friends of the Museum

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The Amathole Museum's aim is to extend the frontiers of knowledge and serving all its communities through programmes, lessons, research and exhibitions.

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  • It gives you the opportunity of making the museum work, both to your advantage and that of your community;
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  • our newsletter, Imvubu, every four months which keeps you up to date with the latest museum news; as well as the museum's annual report.
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