First Tevolution museum launched in Cape Town

On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Hisense South Africa and the Sendinggestig Museum officially launched the Tevolution museum in Long street, Cape Town.

From the nostalgic wooden box TVs with “bunny ear” antennas to the newly-launched 110-inch UX display, visitors to the museum can explore the decades-long evolution of the television. The museum’s exhibits are hands-on, with many screens linked to popular gaming consoles, including the latest Xbox Series X. 

The highlight of the exhibition is the sizeable 110-inch UX TV, one of the largest screens available commercially in South Africa today. which currently retails at just under R400,000. This model is being produced at Hisense’s Atlantis factory, which employs more than a thousand South Africans.

The museum will also offer school tours, art exhibitions and technological workshops.

Cultural Affairs and Sport Head of Department, Guy Redman, said, “Through partnerships like these, we are fostering job creation, investment, and creating engaging opportunities for our youth to tell their own stories. We hope to see many school children through these doors in the years to come."

"The unveiling of South Africa’s first Tevolution Museum by Hisense SA is a testament to the incredible journey of innovation and cultural enrichment that television has brought to our nation. This museum not only celebrates the evolution of technology but also highlights the Western Cape’s role as a hub for creativity and economic growth,” said the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie.

The museum will officially open its doors to the public on 5 December 2024. 

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