Four Kimberley museums collaborate

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The coordinators of four well known Museums in Kimberley believe their partnership will go a long way in exposing key cultural institutions. The Transnet Transport Museum, the William Humphreys Art Gallery, the Big Hole Museum and the McGregor Museum recently launched the Museum Passport Initiative with the aim of boosting heritage tourism in the region. The launch coincided with heritage and tourism month. The project encouraged tourists from Kimberley and afar to visit museums and heritage sites, a ticket that will ultimately allow them to participate in the competition. Participants who visit all these museums will stand a chance to win a trip on a luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria (vice versa). The grand prize is a double ticket valued R73 000. According Chepape Makgato, the chief Curator at William Humphreys Art Gallery the prize is to be taken up either between 1 January and 31 July 2025 or between 16 November and 31 December.

“The competition aims to significantly boost heritage tourism in the region and showcase the rich historical offerings in Kimberley,” said Makgato.

To enter the competition, participants need to get their museums passport stamped after visiting four specific museums in Kimberley. These are the Big Hole Museum, McGregor Museum, William Humphreys Art Gallery (Whag) and the Transnet Transport Museum.”

Transnet Transport Museum is known to be displaying the rich history of South Africa’s rail and transport systems, this museum is a treasure trove of South Africa’s railway history.

The William Humphreys Art Gallery founded in 1972 is known for its extensive collection of South African and international art, and it also offers significant cultural programming and educational outreach.

The McGregor Museum: The McGregor Museum is known for featuring exhibitions that range from archaeology, paleontology, ethnography, and regional history, making it a cornerstone for anyone interested in the area’s diverse heritage.

The Big Hole Museum: Famous for its colossal man-made crater, this museum brings to life the story of diamond mining in Kimberley.

Makgato said they have lots of visitors since the month of September.