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The Attic Exhibition, Cape Town Civic Collection The Attic Exhibition, Cape Town Civic Collection <img alt="" src="https://resourceqa.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/attic-header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass6A3ADFBF13E741869ADF63B4B0EB4DCF"><p>The Attic Exhibition, at <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-signature-venues/cape-town-city-hall">Cape Town City Hall</a>, tells the story of the development of Cape Town, through the art and artefacts that have been bought or donated to us over many years. <br></p></div><h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​About<br></h2> <span><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resourceqa.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Welcome%20to%20The%20Attic%20exhibition.jpg" alt="" /></figure>​​</span> <p>Reflect on the past and present of Cape Town at the Attic, a Cape Town Civic Collection Exhibition. </p><p>Everyday items, including wineglasses or keys, may have something extraordinary to teach you. Artefacts such as postal stones or a water pipe speak to the changes that Cape Town experienced over time, and other items remind us of the painful and shameful parts of our city’s history.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Visitor experience<br></h2><p>Your visit to the Attic is self-guided, so you can explore in whichever direction you choose. </p><p> The exhibition is arranged around a central compass, which guides you north, south, east and west around the city and through its history. </p><p> Text panels expand on the history of Cape Town, art, images and videos showcase events as they occurred, and interactive touch screens help you zoom in on objects for a closer look. </p><div class="responsive-media"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AylPJqhoAKk" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div><h2 class="sectHeading">Exhibition</h2><p>The Attic exhibition covers the development and the governance of Cape Town.</p><p>Based on the items in the collection, and topics that resonate today, the exhibition covers:<br></p><ul><li>Making Cape Town (water, electricity, railways) <br></li><li>//Hu!gaeb, home to the Khoi </li><li>Where clouds gather (battle grounds and borders, contact and conflict) </li><li>Colonisation (Dutch trade and the colony at the Cape) </li><li>Slavery (the lives of enslaved people at the Cape) </li><li>Knowing the world (science and knowledge) </li><li>Places of faith (Christianity, Islam, language and education) <br></li><li>Apartheid city (controlling movement and forced removals) </li><li>City Hall (governing Cape Town, mayoral regalia) </li><li>A seat at the table (who participates in city life)</li></ul> <span> <div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slides="3" data-slide="1" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;">​​​<figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-1"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/city-hall.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> The Attic Exhibition is displayed at the City Hall.<br></p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/combo-pieces.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Some of the artefacts on display.<br></p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/wood-plaque.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Detail of a chair presented to the Council in 1905. <br></p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-4"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/faith.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Places of faith section.<br></p> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-5"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/mayoral-dress.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Some of the mayoral regalia on display.<br></p> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-6"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/painting.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Painting of Rondebosch Common and Devils Peak, Cape Town Civic Collection.<br></p> </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"></div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 6<br></div><div class="slide-next"> <i class="icon arrow-white-next"></i> </div><div class="slide-prev"> <i class="icon arrow-white-prev"></i>​​</div></div></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">The Digital Vault</h2></span> <p>The items on display in The Attic Exhibition are only a small portion of the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Arts-and-culture/Find-art-in-the-city/civic-collection">Civic Collection</a>.<br></p><p>Search, browse and explore many more items, as well as public art in the city, on the Digital Vault. Find images, physical descriptions, and the stories that make these items so interesting and important.</p> <span> <a title="Download" class="btn" href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/artscul" target="_blank">Access the vault</a>​​​​​</span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Entrance fee​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p>Entrance to the exhibition is free of charge.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Opening hours<br></h2><p>Visit the exhibition at <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-signature-venues/cape-town-city-hall">City Hall</a> (<em>3rd Floor, Darling Street, Cape Town</em>) </p><p> <strong>Monday to Friday:</strong><br>09:00 – 15:00<br></p><p>The exhibition is closed on weekends and public holidays.<br></p><p>Contact us at <a href="mailto:civic.collection@capetown.gov.za">civic.collection@capetown.gov.za</a> to arrange for a special or large group to visit the exhibition at an alternative time.<br></p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>Remember</b></p><ul><li>Entry to the exhibition is through the City Hall’s security desk, or Cape Town Tourism's Visitor Experience Office. Both entrances are at the front of the building, via Darling Street. </li><li> Parking is limited around City Hall, so please make appropriate arrangements.</li></ul></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us​​​​​​​</h2><p> <em>Email: <br><a href="mailto:civic.collection@capetown.gov.za">civic.collection@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>GP0|#ce256616-3c2b-4e88-b968-c275e435ca3f;L0|#0ce256616-3c2b-4e88-b968-c275e435ca3f|The Attic Exhibition Cape Town Civic Collection;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#6c76e2f7-4cbf-462e-b191-de905f1ae159;GPP|#07a08cd3-03c2-4703-bb40-76a6c7a471e0;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57Reflect on the past and present of Cape Town at the Attic, a Cape Town Civic Collection Exhibition. 0

 

 

 

 

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