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Dr Ghilraen Laue’s latest publication, Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation, co-authored with Lyn Wadley, has recently been released. Launched on 9 December at the Origins Centre, Wits University, the book explores over 130 ancient rock art sites in the Waterberg, shedding light on the beliefs, rituals, and cultural practices of the region’s past.

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum will host a launch of the book in the new year, featuring a special talk on the fascinating Waterberg rock art.

For more details about the book, visit here.

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Hosting a year-end function? Look no further than the KwaZulu-Natal Museum. Our range of modern, budget-friendly venues offer the ideal space to meet your event requirements. See below.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥: A flexible space that accommodates up to 200 guests, available at an hourly rate of R750 (minimum 2 hours) or R2500 for full-day access during museum hours.

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞: A fixed, lecture-style venue that holds up to 63 people, priced at R650 per hour (minimum 2 hours) or R1750 for full-day use during museum hours.

𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥: An open area featuring picturesque views of the Museum's African mammal collection. This venue can host up to 300 guests, with an hourly rate of R1350 (minimum 2 hours) or R5000 for full-day access. (Terms & Conditions apply)

Venue rental includes AV equipment, tables, and chairs where necessary.

All venue hire requests must be submitted using the official KZN Museum Venue Booking Form. For booking forms or inquiries, please call 𝟎𝟑𝟑 𝟑𝟒𝟓 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟒 or email 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐧𝐦𝐬𝐚.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐳𝐚. Terms & Conditions apply!

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We hosted our first Museum sleepover last night with Simama Academy, and it was nothing short of magical.

The night was packed with learning and exploration, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour of the Human Sciences Department's storerooms, along with an archaeology presentation by Rock Art Specialist, Dr. Ghilraen Laue. This was followed by a nighttime tour of the Museum's galleries and an archaeology-themed arts and crafts session, by the Education Department team.

A heartfelt thank you to Simama Academy for being a part of this captivating initiative. You too can partake in The Sleepover @ The Museum experience, and enjoy interactive activities like guided tours, crafts, scavenger hunts, animal tracking, storytelling, and much more. Just follow the information below (Terms & Conditions Apply).

Ages: 8–18

Groups: 40–100 learners/club members

Only R150 per participant

N.B: The sleepover is geared towards schools and organised clubs.

N.B: bookings to be made 3 weeks in advance.

For bookings and enquiries

𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐳𝐢@𝐧𝐦𝐬𝐚.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐳𝐚 |

𝟎𝟑𝟑 𝟑𝟒𝟏 𝟎𝟓𝟑𝟒

KwaZulu-Natal Museum, There's Always Something New To See!

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The KwaZulu-Natal Museum staff recently took a "𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕'𝑳𝒆𝒇𝒕" to the Botanical Gardens and enjoyed a rejuvenating Wellness Day. The day was filled with exhilarating activities and plenty of laughter all around as members of staff embraced the beauty of nature and the power of connection. Moments like these remind us that a healthy team is a happy team, and that nurturing wellness and camaraderie outside the office helps us grow stronger together inside it.

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