WC govt hopes Tevolution Museum will inspire youth in technological innovation
It's partnered with with appliance manufacturer, Hisense, to launch the first-of-its-kind museum in Africa.
The Tevolution Museum was opened in Long Street, Cape Town on 27 November 2024. Picture: Melikhaya Zagagana/EWN
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape government hopes the Tevolution Museum in the CBD's Long Street will inspire the technology trailblazers of the future.
It's partnered with appliance manufacturer, Hisense, to launch the first-of-its-kind museum in Africa.
Western Cape MEC for cultural affairs, and sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, is confident that the Tevolution Museum will inspire the youth in technological innovation.
The museum also looks back at the journey taken so far, including the production of the first television.
"Residents can benefit is the centralisation of this. It's right here in the centre of Cape Town... QR code scanning, seeing what technology is, seeing the past of the technology, where the technology has come from, and how far it has come."
Hisense brand and events marketing manager, Alex Chen, said the museum also honoured South Africa's diverse cultural heritage.
"The Tevolution Museum is more than just a technological artifact, it is a space for cultural exchange, education, and inspiration."
The museum joins 33 other museums which the government believes will benefit the local economy through tourism.
[Happening Now] First of its kind in Africa, the opening of Tevolution Museum in Cape Town's long street is underway. The Western Cape government says the museum will benefit the youth to learn about the history of technology. pic.twitter.com/vxGy8eKonU
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 27, 2024
The museum contains the history behind the innovation of the first television and other electronic appliances that Hisense has produced from its existence. The Arts and culture MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie says the museum will also have economic benefits for the province.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 27, 2024