Amazwi South African Museum of Literature

Amazwi South African Museum of Literature is a museum and research center in Makhanda dedicated to South African authors and writing. Its collection includes manuscripts, rare books, and literary works in many of the country's languages.

The institution began in 1972 as a museum focused only on English-language literature in South Africa. It was renamed in 2019 to better represent the writing traditions of all the country's peoples.

The museum celebrates literature from many South African language communities and shows how different cultures tell their stories through words. Walking through its spaces, you discover how the country's writing reflects the voices of its diverse people.

The facility operates mainly as a research center, so check ahead about which areas are open to visitors. The library and exhibition spaces offer insights into South African writers and work best during regular visiting hours.

This facility holds South Africa's first environmental certification for a museum, incorporating sustainable design and green building methods. This commitment to ecology shapes how the institution operates daily.

Location: Makhanda

Inception: 1972

Website: http://ru.ac.za/static/institutes/nelm

GPS coordinates: -33.31000,26.52667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20