KwaZulu-Natal Museum's Easter holiday activities line-up
The KZN Museum's Easter holiday programme is a must for families looking for affordable hands-on and fun educational activities.
Not sure what to do with the kids this Easter? The KwaZulu-Natal Museum has four exciting activities planned.
"Our Easter Holiday offerings will have you hopping with joy," museum officials said.
The KZN Museum is one of the province's precious cultural spaces. It is home to unique collections and exhibitions celebrating KZN's diverse cultures and history.
Visitors to the museum can explore galleries dedicated to natural and cultural history, including mammals such as the last wild elephant in Zululand, which was shot in 1916.
The elephant's death made international headlines at the time. "There is not a single elephant left in Zululand, once a paradise for the great animals. The last survivor was found dead the other day on a farm on the banks of the Unfolozi River, where he had lived since the early part of the reign of the great chief, Cetewayo," The New York Times wrote in April 1916.
There is also a life-size model of a Tyrannosaurus rex and a recreation of a Drakensberg cave complete with rock art.
Here's a look at some of the upcoming events the museum has planned.
Movie Day & Scavenger Hunt
The KZN Museum is kicking off its Easter holiday activities with a 'Movie Day & Scavenger Hunt'. An Easter-themed movie will be screened for the little ones before they go scavenger hunting.
Date: Monday, 30 March 2026
Time: 9am - 11am
Price: R20pp (Includes scavenger hunt. *Walk-ins will be charged an extra R10)
Kitchen Science
Did you know that cooking and baking are both grounded in science? Find out how during the KZN Museum's 'Kitchen Science' holiday activity.
"Turn everyday kitchen items into exciting science experiments! Learn how to make your own ice cream and other colourful kitchen experiments. Enjoy a display of Victorian artefacts (kitchen utensils), followed by a 30-minute gallery tour."
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time: 9am - 11am
Price: R35pp
𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐬
Earthworm specialist, Dr Thembeka Nxele, and special guest Naudene Scheepers, from Bushveld Bees, will teach children all about the amazing world of invertebrates.
Did you know? There are three types of bees in a honey bee hive: A queen bee who is in charge of the entire hive, female worker bees that do all the labour and male drone bees without stingers that mate with the new queen.
Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026Time: 9am - 11am
Price: R35pp
𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭
Just in time for the long weekend, children will learn how to make their own Easter Bunny baskets.
It is a fun way for kids to explore their creativity and make a personalised basket that they can use for upcoming easter egg hunts with family and friends.
Time: 9am - 11am
Price: R35pp
Tickets for the KZN Museum's holiday programs are available via the following methods:
- Webtickets
- Pick n’ Pay stores
- KZN Museum reception (033 345 1404 /[email protected])
Location: 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg
*Popcorn and other refreshments will also be sold on all activity days.
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