Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum is the first township based museum in the Western Cape and the first museum to commemorate migrancy in South Africa.
In the museum, people can learn more about the Migrant Labour System (1958 – 1994), walk through an original historic hostel and view the whole township on a guided walk.
Located in the former community hall, the museum exhibits commemorate the trials, tribulations and triumphs of migrant workers and hostel life in Southern Africa.
Located in the former municipal beer hall, the Art & Crafts Centre now produces a variety of handcrafts and encourages creativity and artistic talent. It is well worth a visit.
In addition to a permanent and temporary exhibition, various cultural activities are held like drama, dance, choral music and educational workshops.
Address
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
Old Community Hall
Lwandle
PO.Box 356
Somerset West 7129
South Africa
post@lwandle.com
Visit the website
Located in the former community hall, the museum exhibits commemorate the trials, tribulations and triumphs of migrant workers and hostel life in Southern Africa.
Located in the former municipal beer hall, the Art & Crafts Centre now produces a variety of handcrafts and encourages creativity and artistic talent. It is well worth a visit.
In addition to a permanent and temporary exhibition, various cultural activities are held like drama, dance, choral music and educational workshops.
Address
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
Old Community Hall
Lwandle
PO.Box 356
Somerset West 7129
South Africa
post@lwandle.com
Visit the website
As the main topic for the presentation at the Annual Meeting of AEMI (29 September-3 October 2010, Bilbao, Spain) “Migration Studies and ICTs” has been proposed for the call of papers. Deadline: May 25, 2010.
The Histories of Home Subject Specialist Network’s Second Annual Conference, Multiple Belongings: Diaspora and Transnational Homes will take place on Friday 21 May at the British Library Conference Centre in London and will bring together academics, museum professionals, librarians and archivists. Booking deadline: Friday 14th May.
