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The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum and the Afrikaanse Taalmonument is situated in Paarl (Western Cape, South Africa). You are welcome to visit the Taalmonument (language monument) on Paarl Mountain, as well as the Taalmuseum (language museum) in the heart of Paarl (11 Pastorie Avenue). Who we are

Guided tours

A guided tour is the best way to explore the Taalmuseum and the Taalmonument. Remember to pre-book your complimentary guided tour.

Have your say

The Taalmonument - do you love it or hate it? Is it magnificent and unique - or old and cold?

Our visitor questionnaire is now available online. It will only take you a few minutes to oomplete. Your feedback will help us to improve the experience of future visitors.  The questionnaire was designed in collaboration with Stephen Smith, an Australian PhD candidate focusing on language tourism.

Complete the questionnaire online or download a pdf version.

Educational AND fun

Every year thousands of learners attend educational programmes offered by the museum and monument. Our programmes are curriculum based, interactive and aimed at cultural diversity and multilingualism. Read more

Taalmonument symbolism

Need info for your school project or just curious? Click here for a summary of the symbolism of Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument.

Who, what, when, where

Take a look at our Diary for info about our full-moon picnics and other events at the Taalmuseum and Taalmonument.

Book for our workshops and courses.

New centre

A new Visitor Centre will open at the Taalmonument in 2013. The centre will include exhibition space, offices and a conference hall.

“We have always felt the need for a centre to orientate visitors to the Monument more effectively”, said Jack Louw, Director of Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en –monument. “There will be an exhibition area where visitors can interactively learn about the origin and development of Afrikaans through the use of exhibits." Read more

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