Friday, April 24, 2026 · No. 113
Zeitz MOCAA Announces Temporary Closure Following South African Government Lockdown Mandate

Zeitz MOCAA Announces Temporary Closure Following South African Government Lockdown Mandate

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Monday, April 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has suspended all operations and closed its galleries in Cape Town in response to a nationwide lockdown ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The institution is currently evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on its future exhibition schedule and programming while working with artists and stakeholders. General admission tickets purchased for the closure period will be fully refunded or honored upon the museum's reopening.

  • People: Cyril Ramaphosa, Lauren Hess
  • Museums: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Zeitz MOCAA
  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa, Silo District, V&A Waterfront
Originally via Zeitz MOCAA · Curated by The Cultural Signal

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