You can visit the Zeitz MOCAA for free on Heritage Day later this month. Cultural performances, exhibition access, and creative workshops for all ages will be available. There will also be an outdoor food court. Capetonians are encouraged to start making plans for this day, when the heritage of the country’s citizens is celebrated. Families are welcome to attend.
Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September 2026
Visit the Zeitz MOCAA for free on Heritage Day
According to a media statement, guests will be able to explore the Museum’s galleries with guided exhibition tours of its celebrated collection. You will also gain access to the works currently on view. There will also be multilingual architecture tours. These will focus on more than a century of the history of the Grain Silo and its remarkable transformation into the world-class museum of today. Guests will be offered unique insights into the heritage of this iconic building.
“The Silo Tote Bag workshop, a returning Heritage Day classic, invites teenagers and adults to create personalised tote bags inspired by the Museum’s distinctive silos.”
FREE Access for All! Zeitz MOCAA Celebrates Heritage Day 2026
The Head of the BMW Centre for Art Education at Zeitz MOCAA, Liesl Hartman, says Heritage Day is a day of celebration but also of remembrance. She says the day is also to acknowledge the sacrifices made by others so that we can enjoy our freedom and our diverse cultures side by side. “At Zeitz MOCAA, a sanctuary for artists from all over Africa and its diaspora, we welcome South Africans home to celebrate with us, because the stories from Africa matter and our creativity, perspectives and visions can be shared with the world”, she added.
“Heritage Day is a family-friendly event, and everyone is invited to participate in hands-on workshops that spark creativity and ignite the imagination.”
It’s more than a museum visit
Meanwhile, the Zeitz MOCAA Education Manager and Heritage Day Project Manager, Talia Naicker, added that Heritage Day at Zeitz MOCAA is more than a museum visit. She says it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate together. Naicker added, “Whether experiencing the Museum for the first time or returning with friends and family, the day promises inspiration, creativity, and a shared sense of community at Africa’s leading museum of contemporary art.”
What to look out for:
• Free access all day complemented by multilingual architecture tours, guided exhibition tours, cultural performances and access to exhibitions.
• Creative workshops for all ages, including the beloved Silo Tote Making Workshop, as well as a brand-new children’s workshop, and a new intervention by our Art Patrol.
• The outdoor food court is powered by Makers Landing, where food brings us together at the same table.
• Zeitz MOCAA members enjoy exclusive priority access and get to skip the queue.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) will be open on Heritage Day from 10 am to 6 pm. A vibrant programme of art, culture, and activities designed for all ages has been put together for the people to enjoy. Doors will be open to the public to celebrate the richness and diversity of South Africa’s cultural heritage, with free entry to the Museum all day.
According to the statement, while the art and architecture will fuel your curiosity, the dedicated outdoor food court powered by Makers Landing will fuel the entire family for the day. You will be served local flavours along with live musical performances that bring the spirit of Heritage Day to life. The V&A Buskers and other local groups will also provide entertainment.
