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Walter Battiss Art Museum

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Walter Battiss Art Museum

A museum dedicated to the bold, playful art of Walter Battiss, one of South Africa’s most highly regarded artists.
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Based in his home-town of Somerset East in the Karoo.

02/09/2026

Today, the people of our community came together to give the Old Lady , the Walter Battiss Museum a much-needed mini facelift.
The walls were whitewashed, the stage is ready, and once again this beautiful old space is prepared to bring tons and tons of joy through performance art, creativity and community.
We are incredibly proud of the Walter Battiss Festival Team for helping make this possible. What started with thousands of Jaffles, commitment, hard work and community spirit has turned into something we can all be proud of. ❤️
A very special THANK YOU to Cake & Make and everyone who supported and attended their events. Your contribution helped fund the products needed to whitewash these walls , proving once again that when a community participates, amazing things can happen.
Participation goes a long way.
It doesn’t only serve you — it serves your community too.
And remember:
✨ No little deed ever stays little. ✨
Today, Somerset East showed what can happen when we all play our part.
This is our museum. This is our community. This is our heritage. And together, we can keep it alive.

01/09/2026

🍕🔥 PIZZA ON A FIRE – LIVE DEMO! 🔥🍕
Ever wondered if you can make a delicious, crispy pizza using nothing more than a cardboard box and a fire? Come and see how it’s done! 😍
Join Ba Moolman at the Walter Battiss Museum for a fun and fascinating pizza-on-a-fire demonstration. Learn the tricks, see the process, and enjoy the delicious results! 🍕🪵🔥
📅 Thursday, 24 September
⏰ 12:00
📍 Walter Battiss Museum
🎟️ R50 per person
Come hungry, bring a friend, and discover just how creative you can get with fire, pizza and a humble cardboard box! 😋
📲 Bookings with Michelle: 078 368 27903
Part of the Battiss Art Festival celebrations – don’t miss this deliciously different experience! 🎨🍕🔥

31/08/2026

🎨 RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE! 🎨
Stand a chance to WIN a beautiful A3 original oil painting by local artist Kari Vorster, valued at R4,000!
Kari Vorster is a passionate South African artist whose work celebrates colour, beauty and the character of our Karoo surroundings. Her expressive oil paintings are filled with rich colour, texture and emotion, making this a truly special piece to win and take home.
🎟️ R50 per ticket you can enter more than once
🎨 Prize valued at R4,000
📅 Prize draw: Saturday, 26 September at 2:30 PM
📞 Tickets & enquiries: Michelle – 078 368 2793
📦 WIN FROM ANYWHERE!
If you are purchasing a raffle ticket from outside the Somerset East area but within South Africa, don't worry — your prize will be couriered straight to your door! 🇿🇦
🌍 International participants are welcome too! A courier fee will be quoted separately, depending on the destination.
Get your ticket and support the arts while standing a chance to take home an original Kari Vorster painting!
For Eft purchases use your NAME & Cell as reference and WhatsApp POP to Michelle to make sure you are in the Lucky Draw.
Bank details:
Walter Battiss Foundation
Investec
Branch code: 580105
Account number: 50013657668

30/08/2026

Silent book Club at the Battiss Museum at 14:15 join us for a relaxing Sunday Afternoon.
Contact Terri for more info 078 295 6389

29/08/2026

COLOUR THROUGH THE AGES
A hands-on journey into the fascinating world of colour!
What is colour? Where did our colours come from, and why have they held such power throughout history?
Join us for a fascinating, interactive and hands-on workshop exploring colour from primitive pigments to the present day. Discover the history of colour, how it was made and mixed, and the powerful social, cultural and political meanings attached to colour through the ages.
This workshop is for everyone who loves and is fascinated by colour , you don't have to be an artist or work with colour professionally! Come curious and ready to experiment.
The workshop is presented by Bretten-Anne Moolman, who shares her personal fascination with colour, along with more than 20 years of research, experience and knowledge as a professional artist and educator.
📅 Friday, 25 September
⏰ 14:00 – 16:30
📍 Walter Battiss Museum
🎟️ R250 per person
📞 Bookings: Michelle – 078 368 27903
Come and discover colour in a whole new way! 🌈🎨
Part of the 2026 Walter Battiss Art Festival
Don't miss this colourful journey through time!

27/08/2026

HERITAGE TOUR ⛪🎶
Come and discover the fascinating heritage, architecture and stories behind three of Somerset East’s beautiful historic churches!
We are especially excited that Bouwer van Rooyen will not only guide us through this special Heritage Tour, but will also play the organ for us at both the NG Church and All Saints. 🎹✨
Experience these beautiful buildings through their history, art, architecture and music a wonderful opportunity to see Somerset East’s heritage from a different perspective.
📅 Friday, 25 September
🕙 10:00 AM
🎟️ R150 per person
📍 NG Church • All Saints • Roman Catholic Church
Book with Michelle:
📞 078 368 2790

26/08/2026

Step inside the fascinating world of Walter Battiss and discover the stories, imagination and incredible creativity behind one of South Africa’s most unique artists. ✨ Join our guided museum tour, led by curator Ros Turner, and see the Walter Battiss Museum through the eyes of someone who knows and loves its treasures. Whether you’re a lifelong Battiss fan or discovering his work for the first time, this is an opportunity to look closer, learn more and experience the magic of F**k Island and Battiss’s extraordinary world. R100 per person pre-booking essential. Tours are available Thursday at 11:00, Saturday at 16:00 and Sunday at 10:00. Book with Michelle on 078 368 2790. Come and let Battiss’s imagination inspire you!

25/08/2026

🎻 An Evening of Cello & Architecture at All Saints Church
Step inside the beautiful All Saints Church in Somerset East, a place where history, craftsmanship and music come together.
With its timeless church architecture, graceful lines and beautiful leaded stained-glass windows, the interior is filled with intricate artwork and coloured light. Each window adds its own story and character, creating an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and inspiring.
And then there is the magnificent organ, standing as a beautiful centrepiece of the church and a reminder of the generations of music that have filled this sacred space.
On 27 September at 17:00, we invite you to experience something truly special:
🎻 An Acoustic Cello Concert
📍 All Saints Church, Somerset East
🕔 27 September | 17:00
R100 per person please book in advance we have limited space.
Let the rich, natural acoustics of this historic church carry the warm sound of the cello through the nave, beneath the beautiful windows and around the old walls.
We cant wait to share this with you.

24/08/2026

GUIDED HIKE UP THE BOSCHBERG 🌿⛰️
Ready for an adventure? Join us for a 4-hour guided hike up and down the beautiful Boschberg Mountain, with spectacular views and an unforgettable visit to Kepe’s Cave!
Zee Gladile will be your guide as you make your way up the mountain and explore the cave. 🥾🔦
Remember to bring a flashlight so you can venture inside Kepe’s Cave!
And there’s a little reward waiting for you at the top… 🔥🌭
George will have the braai fire going, ready for a delicious boerie braai while you relax, enjoy the incredible views and catch your breath.
🥤 Cold drinks: You’re welcome to pack your drinks in the support vehicle’s fridge. Your drinks will be waiting for you at the top, nice and cold!
Bring along:
☀️ Sunblock
🧢 A cap/hat
🔦 A flashlight
🥤 Your own drinks
🥾 Comfortable hiking shoes
💧 Water
📅 Thursday, 24 September
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Meet at the Walter Battiss Museum
💰 R150 per person – includes lunch
Come for the adventure, stay for the views, the braai and the magic of the Boschberg! 🌿⛰️🔥
BOOK WITH MICHELLE: 078 368 2790

Address

45 Paulet Street
Somerset East
5850

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 14:00
Thursday	10:00 - 14:00
Friday	10:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27422431448

Website

http://www.walterbattissart.co.za/

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