By Makonya Lloyd
Zimbabwe, Mutare. – (News of The South) – September the 13th is a special day in the history of Mutare Museum having been opened on the same date in 1964.This year marks the 50th anniversary since Sir Alfred Beit officially opened the doors of the museum to the public on September 13, 1964.
Today 50 years on, Mutare Museum stands out and boasts as being the nation’s leader in transport and antiquities collection.
To celebrate this important golden jubilee milestone the museum has set a number of activities from the 2nd to the 4th of October this year to celebrate with Mutare residents on its historic golden moment. Preparatory work is already underway as museum officials step up efforts to make the day a memorable one in the history of the city .The celebrations will run under the theme; Zimbabwe museums of the future: Engage, Empower and Experience
Mutare museum early construction
The Golden jubilee celebrations will serve as a reflection point on the museum’s activities for the last half century and help inspire its continuous existence in the face of future challenges. Mutare Museum, as other museums across the world has over the last half century been a keystone in shaping its community, a source of credible information, safe place to explore important issues, keeper of cultural memory and bringing together diverse groups.
Activities lined for the three day event include an academic symposium on the 2nd of October were renowned researchers and academic luminaries in the country will debate on various topical issues affecting museum work and how Mutare museum may shape its scope going forward. The next day will see the official opening of the celebrations and exhibition opening on the history of the museum were the Minister of Home Affairs Cde Kembo Mohadi is expected to officiate. Blessing Shumba and other various entertainment groups will entertain guests for the rest of the day. To pull the curtain down on Saturday will be a family fun day with the display of the beautiful collection of the vintage cars that the museum has in its collection. Various forms of entertainment have been lined for all ages.
The event will afford a chance to all members of the community to learn more on the work of the museum and its achievements over time as a conservator of heritage. Its an opportunity for Mutare museum to consider community involvement, response and partnerships as essential ingredients in the development of public and school programs, activities and events, exhibitions and ultimately research.
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