The second quarter of 2024 at the Irma Stern™ Museum (ISM) was chock-full of exciting activities. We had numerous school groups visiting – with learners from as far afield as Zimbabwe and KwaZulu-Natal. All showed a keen interest in renowned South African artist Irma Stern and her residence. In May, third-year photography students from the Michaelis School of Fine Art embarked on a three-day field trip designed to enhance their craft. This excursion to the ISM offered them the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired in a real-world setting beyond the confines of the Hiddingh campus. The museum's ambience, characterised by

Empowering change through culture: your support matters We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for being a part of the Irma Stern™ Museum (ISM) community. Every visit, event hosted, and donation received has played a vital role in enabling us to provide enriching experiences and educational opportunities to our visitors, particularly learners from diverse backgrounds across the province. Broadening horizons: fostering inclusivity  Through the ISM, we strive to cultivate inclusivity, inviting the wider community to acknowledge that our cultural heritage and history hold genuine relevance and belong to everyone. At ISM, we believe that culture and heritage are not just artefacts behind glass but

The UCT Irma Stern™ Museum is a space for creativity, encompassing the artistic expressions of Irma Stern, the diverse talents showcased in her collected works, as well as the creative endeavours of invited artists, students, learners, and the enchanting Secret Garden itself. Once again, we extend a warm invitation for you to bring your own creativity into the ISM by participating in our monthly Art Classes at the Museum held on the second Saturday of each month, commencing on March 9, 2024. The details of the art classes are as follows: Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Cost: R 150 per person per

Jazz on the Lawn By now, our annual Jazz on the Lawn event has become a bit of an institution, with this being the third year where we invite you to bring a picnic and listen to light jazz. This year, we will celebrate the beautiful vocal talents of Zinzi Dinginto, accompanied by pianist Ludumo Mdolo. Experience the magic of Irma Stern's park-like Secret Garden in the most relaxing way – with families and friends, surrounded by nature and uplifting music. You are welcome to arrive early and look through the museum, which closes at 18:15. The 45-minute singing set will start

It’s summertime! And summertime means that the Irma Stern™ Museum Garden becomes a cool oasis – the Clivias are in flower, the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow shrubs are sending their sweet scent into the air. Did you know that the museum garden even has its own (and very rare) resident chameleons? We invite you to share this inspiring oasis with us – bring your own picnic, kick off your shoes, and spend some time of rest and relaxation in Irma’s Secret Garden. And don’t forget to invite friends and family, with up to five people per picnic. Regular museum entry fees