193 Rosettenville Road, James Hall Museum of Transport, Johannesburg
A Festival of Museums
Aluta Nova is a mini museum festival set on promoting and encouraging a museum-going culture amongst youth. It’s all about getting youth excited about the rich history and heritage of the iconic City of Johannesburg!
Museums are known as silent spaces of contemplation and learning – Aluta Nova breaks the silence by permeating the thick walls of heritage through the contemporary voices of youth. The festival brings the museum space to life through music, making learning more accessible and dynamic for young people.
This exciting programme will ignite the city through a fiery music lineup, museum walkabouts, thrilling tours on the historic 1952 London bus, food and makers market and fun art activities for the kids.
This is non-paying event so entrance is free to the public.
Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)
Explore Joburg
A culmination of research gathered over many years, the Online Johannesburg Heritage Register is being launched on Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2025.
Among the many heritage sites featured is Chancellor House, the downtown offices of Mandela and Tambo Attorneys in the 1950s. After having been vacant and shuttered for more than a decade, this iconic building is being revived and brought to life once again as offices for the Community Development Department, which oversees the City’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Services.