• Audit
• Historical researches

The Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha, South Africa, has commissioned MEMORIST to preserve the memory of Nelson Mandela. The project aims to improve the museum’s acquisition register and create a formalized digital inventory of its 4,000 objects, mainly gifts given to Mandela by various donors, ranging from children to heads of state.

MEMORIST is also researching the objects’ provenance to ensure their historical context. This will allow the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) to declare the collection a national asset under the South Africa’s Heritage Resources Act. In turn, researchers, visitors and students will gain access to a well-preserved collection, both online and in situ.

This marks the beginning of the museum’s digital transformation, which includes the digitization of the collections and virtual tours. It is a step towards the future that will surely strengthen the confidence of future donors and partners.