JOZI aMUSE FESTIVAL OF MUSEUMS 2026

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng | Johannesburg, GT

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#JOZIaMUSEFestival of Museums 2026 | FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
The City of Joburg presents one of the city’s flagship cultural moments — JOZI aMuse: Festival of Museums 2026.
From 21–23 May 2026, this is a curated citywide experience connecting Johannesburg’s leading museums, galleries and cultural spaces through a scenic City Sightseeing Bus journey.
Over three days, you move through the city experiencing exhibitions, artist walkabouts, creative workshops, storytelling and after-hours music with live DJ sets.
Featuring collaborations with Jozi My Jozi, MTN Foundation, Wits Art Museum, Johannesburg Art Gallery, RMB Latitudes Art Fair, Museum Africa, Constitutional Court Art Collection, Hector Pietersen Museum, Kumalo Turpin, Constitution Hill, Wits Origins Centre, Standard Bank Art Gallery, Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, Ditsong Military History Museum, Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Hip Hop Museum, Studio Mukheli and more.
Day 1: History, memory and justice
Day 2: Culture, heritage and living memory
Day 3: Art and contemporary practice (closing with an art-themed after-party)
This is a full-day programme, with City Sightseeing Bus movement across the city planned for you.
Evenings continue at Saint Germain, Untitled Basement and Sumthing Sumthing.
HOW TO ATTEND
1. FULL-DAY CITY SIGHTSEEING BUS EXPERIENCE (FREE | LIMITED VIP)
• Apply via RSVP
• Selected guests receive confirmation
• Bus seat + full-day access issued via email
REGISTER FOR FREE City Sightseeing BUS TOUR: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-rHHI-miCRhWGc-HRS7Ni1LNQMRFLk9s8snEGQE6pS_Mzxw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
2. SELECTED PROGRAMME ACCESS (SELF-DRIVE)
• Follow the programme by car or meet at selected venues
• Full-day Access to specific sessions across the city issued via Quicket.
BOOK FREE TICKETS FOR SELF DRIVE TOUR: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/368645-jozi-amuse-festival-of-museums/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
If you’ve been meaning to experience Joburg’s cultural spaces properly, this is your moment.
#ArtsAliveJoburg2026
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