18 May - Arts, Culture & Environment - Today is the International Museum Day

In today's show, we spoke to Pamela Court - Education and Public Programmes Coordinator at Iziko Museums. We were talking about the International Museum Day, which is today. Iziko Museums and selected Planetarium shows are open for free (excluding the Castle of Good Hope). In the digital era of new media, social networks and new technology, Iziko Museums is looking to the future. The theme: “Museums in a Changing World. New Challenges, New inspirations,” contextualizes the role of museums in a changing society. A wide range of books, journals, posters and exhibition catalogues will be on sale at the annual book sale hosted at the Iziko South African National Gallery from 10:00 until 15:00. Films created by Big Fish Film School students will be screened at the Iziko South African Museum during the course of the day. Share your perspectives on the role and relevance of museums in the digital age with the President of the International Council of Museums South Africa and CEO of Iziko Museums, Ms Rooksana Omar. The public lecture is scheduled for 17:00 at the Iziko South African Museum. Programme details available online at www.iziko.org.za for more information contact Pamela on (021) 48138 04/13.