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OUR VISION

Our City's built heritage resources are precious, non-renewable, finite and irreplaceable. Through its core activities of Tours, Research, Education, Conservation and Activism, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation aims to protect our rich and varied heritage of Johannesburg and its associated social history, for the use and enjoyment of both current and future generations.

 

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CONSTITUTION

CURRENT ISSUES

 

URGENT! URGENT!

LINDFIELD MUSEUM MAY HAVE TO CLOSE!!

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The City of Johannesburg has turned off the lights claiming unpaid rates and electricity bills.

The MUSEUM HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR 9 MONTHS

TRIPADVISOR rates Lindfield House Museum  the top museum in Johannesburg yet the City not only fails to subsidise it they will force it to  close if they charge a  museum standards rates.

IT ISN’T THE ONLY MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE CLOSING. The Nelson Mandela House Museum in Vilakazi Street is also in financial difficulties.  NO MUSEUM IN THE COUNTRY CAN AFFORD 9 MONTHS OF LOCKDOWN WITHOUT COVID SUBSIDY.

We are appealing to Counmcillor Margaret Arnolds to help save our Museums. She has staken steps to save Museum Africa bu increasing security there. We need her help now to takie action
On Lindfield House Museum.

Brett & Richard Holden (Engineer)

Have been responsible for shoring up the banks of the Orange grove Spruit saving the Hilson Road Bridge from collapse .

Heritage Blue Plaques installed in Joburg

Wonderful News for Joburg Heritage Foundation as the Oppenheimer Family ensure Heritage Preservation is a Priority and Donates to the continued Operations of JHF Research Centre.

 

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EXCITING NEWS FOR JOBURG MUSEUM
Lindfield House Museum is OPEN again

For the fifth year in-succession Lindfield House Museum has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TRIP ADVISOR arising from the repeated 5-star rating Katherine Love has received 5 years running. This qualifies her and her Victorian Museum for the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame.

It is simply amazing that this self- funded museum outranks all the others in Johannesburg including state funded and even one funded by a casino let alone the municipal museums which do not feature at all.

If you have not already visited Lindfield House Phone (011) 726 2932 for an appointment for a guided tour and tea at this charming house, packed with treasures at 72 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park.

You can find some photographs on the internet.

To View 10 Of Joburg's Most Underated Buildings

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“In line with the Government’s action to limit exposure to the Corona Virus we have agreed to postpone all functions and events planned for March and April.

We will try to bring our members some lively information on heritage conservation and our work will continue, but without allowing visitors to Northwards or to the Research Centre.

Please contact Eira by telephone or e-mail  mail@joburgheritage.co.za and if you are getting frustrated because there are times when the line isn’t working and messages don’t go through you can use diana@joburgheritage.co.za and she will direct your message to the right person.

 

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