JOHANNESBURG – When last did you visit a museum? Do they even still matter, or are they just taking up space?
The James Hall Museum of Transport spoke to Eyewitness News about the importance of museums and their upcoming Creative Native Vintage Motor Show and Picnic as museums around the world celebrate International Museum Month in May. “The importance of museums goes beyond the traditional function of preserving heritage. Today, museums serve as spaces for dialogue and conversations around relevant societal issues.
The James Hall Museum of Transport in Johannesburg is the largest and most comprehensive museum of land transport in South Africa. It was established by the late Jimmie Hall, together with the City of Johannesburg in February 1964. London came to Newtown yesterday and @lucilledaviesjozi captured it. A London bus from Joburgs James Hall Museum of Transport was used to transport @jozibookfair fans on the Red Square Tour through Newtown to Fordsburg and the @orientalplazafordsburg exploring the fascin pic.twitter.com/JCNnuicJ4n