Terms & Conditions

AFRIKAANSE TAALMUSEUM EN -MONUMENT​: TERMS & CONDITIONS

Right of entry is reserved and all visitors must have a valid entry or other ticket or permit while on the premises. The holder of any ticket/permit is deemed to be aware of and accept all terms and conditions. 

All visitors enter the premises at their own risk. The ATM cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury or accident in and around the premises or if any event has to be cancelled or adjusted due to circumstances beyond the institution’s control.

Fees as detailed are only valid for regular entry/as indicated and not for special events or commercial projects. Requests for discounts regarding entry fees or anything else must be made in writing to the Director.

The ATM’s Board may determine and adjust the hours during which, and the conditions and terms under which, the public may visit the declared institution or part of it, as well as the entrance fees. The ATM’s Management reserves the right to temporarily adjust or suspend the access times and visiting spaces within reasonable limits and without any prior notice – in such cases, visitors, permit holders and other stakeholders will have no right to any compensation. The number of visitors may be limited to comply with safety regulations.

• Income from entrance fees, rentals and permits is used to supplement the deficit in the subsidy of the Department of Sport, Art and Culture. It is used for maintenance and to host educational programmes and heritage projects.

WARNINGS
Dangerous animals – including snakes, spiders and scorpions – are found on the premises
Security cameras monitor the premises

GENERAL
No anti-social behaviour tolerated – visitors must respect others and the environment
No weapons, pets (excluding guide dogs), hawkers, glass, fires, gas grills, vaping, (e-)smoking, music, noise or fireworks
No commercial and portfolio photography or filming or drones without prior booking and a valid permit
Picnics: Feel free to bring blankets, food and drinks (no glass/fires). Advance booking only required for groups of 20 or more
Children’s parties: Advance booking essential; no jumping castles, decorations etcetera
Garden Theatre: During events, chairs may only be placed behind the audience
Museum: Groups are limited to 30 per visit; larger groups are only allowed in the Early Written Afrikaans room
Free guided tours are offered by a guide if available
Requests for specialised tours or to gain access to archival material should be addressed to the Curator
Educational tours must be booked in advance

VISITORS MAY NOT
Damage or remove any flora and disturb, injure, feed, touch, capture or remove any fauna
Play a radio or musical instrument or otherwise make a noise
Let their vehicles idle on the premises
Climb on the monument/rocks and walls/roofs of any buildings or trees
Play ball games or ride bicycles, skateboards etcetera
Swim in the fountain or litter
Sit on, lean onto or touch any furniture or artefacts
Run, jump, slide down the stair railings or pass the barriers in the museum
Eat or drink in the museum