Past Events

The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, Grade 1-9, which are linked to the exhibitions on show and are adapted for each grade. 

The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entran...

YEYETHU, SONKE: This belongs to all of us

Highlights of the Collection

Celebrating 60 years of collection – this exhibition comprises a selection of artworks that represent important milestones in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s permanent collection.

The ex...

The Director and staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to the opening of two exhibitions

Transforming the Collection (16 March – 15 July 2016)

and

Cultural Boycott to Pan African Dream (23 March – 5 June 2016)

A bri...

The Friends of the Art Museum will be having their Annual General M...

The Friends of the Art Museum's Annual General meeting will take place on 2 March 2016 at 17h00 at the NMM Art Museum at 1 Park Drive and this will be followed by an interesting speaker.

Speaker will be confirmed closer to the time.

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children during the January school holidays.

Workshops will be presented as follows:

6 or 7 January 2016:  a workshop will be held for kids between the ag...

Groups of people from the public and Organizations, Universities, Colleges and Schools are welcome to book a guided tour of the exhibitions on show at the NMM Art Museum.

To book a guided tour during our opening hours, please call 041 506 2000.

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children during the December school holidays.

9 or 10 December 2015:  a workshop will be held for kids between the ages of 7-15 years. 

14 December 2015: a...

TOP CRAFT TO BE CELEBRATED IN THE EASTERN CAPE CRAFT ...

The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for schools groups which are linked to the exhibitions on show and are adapted for each grade.

The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free.

Booking i...

The Friends of the Art Museum presents the...

A tribute to important members of the community, organisations and art collectors who donated significant works to the Art Museum collection.

The Friends of the Art Museum have the pleasure in inviting you to a walkabout.

The walkabout will be conducted by Emma O'Brien, the Exhibitions Curator on Tuesday, 3 November 2015 at 15h00 at the NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central

Exhibition title: IN THE BEGINNING….

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On 22 June 2016 the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will have inspired art lovers for 60 years. To commemorate this momentous milestone the Art Museum is launching a series of exhibitions which will culminate in a final exhibition opening on the Museum’s anniversary.

The official...

A one-day program designed for children who want to explore the art of drawing and painting. Children will learn about colour and tone and will experiment...

A one-day program designed for children who want to explore the art of drawing and painting. Children will learn about colour and tone and will experiment with colour mixing. They will learn how to draw and bring to life 3D objects. Themes will be inspired by the Art Museum’s collection. Design...

Standard Bank Young Artist Award Exhibition 2015: Kemang Wa Lehulere:History Will Break Your Heart

This year’s prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Art ...

BE PART OF AN ARTWORK

Celebrate Mandela Day at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum by being part of a living artwork. We are inviting the community of Nelson Mandela Bay to collaborate on a collectively made yarn sculptu...

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children aged seven to thirteen years during the July school holidays.

The workshops are based on the Fabric of Existence exhibition, currently on show.

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The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activi...

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children aged seven to thirteen years during the July school holidays.

The workshops are based on the Fabric of Existence exhibition, currently on show.

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Award winning local poet, Brian Walter, will be presenting a talk and reading from...

ART TRIVIA EVENING

You think you can tell your Mona Lisa from your Guernica?

This fund-raising event is in aid of the Friends of the Art Museum.

Come and join us for a fun, light hearted quiz. It’s for art enthus...

The Friends of the Art M...

The Friends of the Art Museum

Opening Function: Who's Who and What's New Exhibition 08 April 2015 05:30 PM TO 08 April 2015 07:30 PM Join the Art Museum and all participating artists for this amazing exhibition. Opening fun...

Friends of the Art Museum - AGM 11 March 2015 05:00 PM TO 11 March 2015 07:30 PM The Friends of the Art Museum's Annual General meeting will take place on 11 March 2015 at 17h00 at the NMM Art Museum at 1 Park Drive and this will be followed with a presentation by Dorelle Sapere at 18h00.

Music concert 06 March 2015 06:00 PM TO 06 March 2015 07:30 PM The Director and staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to a music concert showcasing traditional ...

Music workshop 03 March 2015 01:00 PM TO 06 February 2015 04:15 PM The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will host a four day music workshop Workshops for Creative Arts Teachers in the Intermediate and Senior Phase Exciting id...

Clay modelling holiday workshop 09 January 2015 09:00 AM TO 09 January 2015 12:00 PM Holiday Workshop: Clay Modelling Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop Please note: All th...

Clay workshop in January School holidays 08 January 2015 09:00 AM TO 08 January 2015 12:00 PM Holiday Workshop: Clay Modelling Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop Please note: All th...

Opening of Living Legend Exhibition 17 December 2014 02:00 PM TO 17 December 2014 04:00 PM OPENING OF LIVING LEGEND EXHIBITION HONOURING EXECUTIVE MAYOR, MR BENSON FIHLA The Municipality led by the Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Directorate has launched the Nelson Mandela Bay Legacy...

Craft exhibition: opening function 12 December 2014 05:30 PM TO 12 December 2014 07:30 PM Join us for the Lithuba Lakho Eastern Cape Craft Competition exhibition, opening function. The exhibition will be opened byECDCExecutive Manager: Development Investments, Ndzondelelo Dlulani. Live entertainment and refreshments will be provide...

Glass Painting holiday workshops 11 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 11 December 2014 12:00 PM Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting

Glass painting holiday workshop 10 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 10 December 2014 12:00 PM Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Please bring your own glass bottle/jar or clear drinking glass to paint on Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop ...

Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting 08 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 08 December 2014 12:00 PM   Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting   Looking for simple, fun and valuab...

School art workshops 01 October 2014 09:00 AM TO 28 November 2014 12:00 PM Call us to book your class groups for these wonderful art workshops

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Biennial - opening function 29 October 2014 05:30 PM TO 29 October 2014 07:30 PM Join the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in celebrating top Eastern Cape art at the opening of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

Basic Xhosa Dance Workshop 24 September 2014 10:00 AM TO 24 September 2014 12:00 PM Celebrate this year's Heritage Day by learning Xhosa dance moves at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

Standard Bank Young Artists Award Winner 2014 - opening function 24 July 2014 05:30 PM TO 24 July 2014 07:30 PM The opening function of the standard Bank Young Artists Award Winner: Hasan and Husain Essop

Mandela Day Celebrations 18 July 2014 02:00 PM TO 18 July 2014 04:00 PM Join us for a walkabout

War Horse Talk 28 June 2014 05:00 PM TO 28 June 2014 07:00 PM He will share the story behind the production of the award winning puppets for the stage production, War Horse... Presenter: Adrian Kohler

Friends Fund-raising function 24 April 2014 07:00 PM TO 24 April 2014 08:30 PM The Friends of the Art Museum held a fund-raising event.  The piano recital was organized by the committee to raise funds .... Pianist: Dr Erika Bothma

Friends AGM 13 March 2014 05:00 PM TO 13 March 2014 07:00 PM The Friends of the Art Museum held their Annual General Meeting which was followed by a lecture by Dr Melanie Hillebrand.  Lecture title: Will a knitter ever win the Turner prize?