National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre

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National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre, Literature museum and research center in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

The museum holds over 750,000 items, including books, manuscripts, magazines, newspapers, sheet music, posters, and programs related to Afrikaans literature.

The institution opened in 1973 in the Old Free State Government Building, which underwent restoration in 1909 following a devastating fire in 1908.

The center preserves and documents the evolution of Afrikaans literature through extensive collections of written works, audio archives, and theatrical materials.

Researchers need to schedule appointments to access specific archives, while general visitors can explore the exhibits from Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 16:00.

The museum grounds feature a garden where notable figures have planted trees, with commemorative busts displayed beneath them to mark their contributions.

GPS coordinates: -29.11663,26.21659

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:14

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