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• International Museum Day: On Friday (18 May) entrance to the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum in Pastorie Avenue will be free of charge, so please come and visit us to meet the team behind the museum, and to view our new reading room where a small surprise awaits everyone. The museum is open from 09:00 to 16:00. For more information, call 021 872 3441.
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Welcome

Welcome to the website of Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa).

The Taalmonument (language monument) is situated on Paarl Mountain, whilst the Taalmuseum (language museum) has been established in the former home of Gideon Malherbe, a founder member of the Society of True Afrikaners (GRA).

Our institution's vision is for the national Afrikaans Taalmuseum and Taalmonument to function in such a way that all South Africans can respect and appreciate Afrikaans. Who we are

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

Over the past year more than 2 000 learners attended educational programmes at the museum and monument.

Special programmes were presented on commemorative days, including International Mother Language Day, Heritage Day and Taaldag (Language Day). More than 400 learners attended the Amazing Museum Race presented  for the fourth time in collaboration with Paarl Museum, to celebrate Museum Month.

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 Book Repair or  Hand Bookbinding course.

New centre

A new Information centre will open at the Taalmonument later this year. The centre will include exhibition space, offices and a lecture 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 audiovisual exhibits." Read more

Visit Volksmond

• Free entrance for regulars
• The story behind Volksmond
• Download our menus

Guided tours

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

Where to find us

It's easy - download our map with directions and coordinates.