Did you know? provides intriguing snippets curated by our researchers, who meticulously gathered factual insights for our exhibition topics from a variety of academic sources, including archives, scholarly journals, and books.

Each enlightening tidbit is designed to preserve history and cultural heritage, pique your curiosity and enrich your understanding by providing you with a fascinating glimpse into the past. Each topics colour will vary, while each post is designed to be self-contained, allowing you to enjoy them individually; however, they are arranged in chronological order to help weave a cohesive narrative, much like piecing together a puzzle.

We hope these little gems of information will inform and inspire you to explore further into the rich tapestry of our connected past, as it reflects the rich history of our Cape Town heritage.