# Sport, Arts and Culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, officially launched the Bicentenary Celebration of the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town marking 200 years of heritage preservation and transformation. The minister highlighted the museum’s evolution from its colonial origins in 1825 to becoming a transformed institution that reflects South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage. McKenzie says the Iziko South African Museum, once a symbol of colonial dominance, has undergone a profound shift towards inclusivity and representation of all South Africans.
Minister McKenzie launches bicentenary celebration of Iziko South African Museum