On 21 July 1967, Chief Albert Luthuli met with his untimely death  under questionable circumstances. Today, 56 years later we remember this Nobel Peace Laureate (1961) and President General of the ANC (1952 – 1967).

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Chief Albert Luthuli became the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent stance in the fight for liberation. He traveled to Oslo, Norway in December 1961 – an epic and ground-breaking event to receive his prize for the year 1960.

NOTICE

 

THE LUTHULI MUSEUM MOURNS THE DEATH OF MR IMPORTANT MKHIZE, CHAIRPERSON OF THE LUTHULI MUSEUM COUNCIL The Luthuli Museum Council members and staff extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, associates, and relatives of the late Mr Important Mkhize who was the Chairperson of the Luthuli Museum Council. Mr Mkhize was appointed by the Former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa as Chairperson of the Luthuli Museum since September 2018 to date.

 

EXHIBITIONS

The Luthuli Museum supports on-site and travelling exhibitions that honour, explore and inform about the legacy of Chief Albert Luthuli and the Liberation Movement. Our current and upcoming exhibitions include the following:

LUTHULI LEGACY WALK

The Luthuli Legacy Walk & Fun Run is an annual commemorative event organised by the Luthuli Museum. The event is aimed at commemorating the passing of Chief Albert Luthuli on 21 July 1967. It takes place during the month of July to coincide with the date of his death.