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Cape Town’s cultured night owls are being invited to take over Zeitz MOCAA after dark this weekend, as the museum hosts a special Night at the Museum, filled with nocturnal adventure and no parents allowed!
Open to children aged seven to 12 years, Zeitz MOCAA’s Night at the Museum takes place on Saturday, 30 May from 6pm to 10pm.
There’s no word yet on whether any dinosaur skeletons, miniature cowboys or ancient pharaohs will come to life, but the same Ben Stiller-style spirit of after-hours adventure is very much on the cards.
The evening promises a pyjama-friendly romp through one of Cape Town’s most iconic cultural spaces, with tunnel treasure hunts, fort building in the Atrium Bowl, storytelling, creative play, music, photo booth fun and a guided journey through The Stories that Ran Away exhibition.
That exhibition adds a little magic of its own. The Stories that Ran Away celebrates Zeitz MOCAA’s children’s book series, which reimagines African myths, legends and creation stories for a younger generation.
This second iteration introduces three new titles – Nkanyamba, One World, One Family and Why Fire and Water Are Enemies – alongside the first four books in the series, with original and digital artworks displayed in the museum’s tunnels.
The after-hours programme runs from 6pm to 10pm, with children invited to arrive in their favourite pyjamas and slippers. There will be beanbag bedtime stories, hot chocolate with marshmallows, mini pizzas and hotdogs, and each child will leave with an illustrated drawstring bag filled with creative artworks and surprises.
While adults can’t take part in the fun, guardians can relax in the Members Lounge, where canapés and beverages will be served, while the kids explore the museum.
Need to know: Zeitz MOCAA Night at the Museum
What: Zeitz MOCAA: Night at the Museum
When: Saturday, 30 May 2026, 6pm–10pm
Where: Zeitz MOCAA, Silo District, V&A Waterfront
Tickets: cost R200 per child for non-members, with Parent Lounge access at R150. Zeitz MOCAA members pay R150 per child, while Members’ Parent Lounge access is free. Space is limited, so book early. Booking is open now via Webtickets. Dietary requirements can be accommodated. Email education@zeitzmocaa.museum when booking.