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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (June 17, 2024)
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is thrilled to welcome the global traveling exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, which opens June 22, 2024. The immersive exhibit gives visitors the unique opportunity to learn more about the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Nelson Mandela. The exhibition is produced and promoted by Round Room Live in partnership with The Royal House of Mandela (RHoM) and RHoM Investments.
The international exhibit is designed to educate, entertain and inspire using many personal belongings, photos, videos and artifacts that have not been seen before outside of South Africa until recently.
“It is an honor to be able to share the inspirational personal life journey of Nelson Mandela,” said Jennifer Pace Robinson, President and CEO of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “Our visitors can expect to discover the iconic humanitarian, Nelson Mandela. This exhibition offers unique insight into the people, places and events that formed his character and the unbelievable challenges he faced against oppression."
Through a series of immersive zones, each one a dramatically different experience, the narrative takes us on a journey through a remarkable life. It starts off by taking visitors to Mandela’s little-known beginnings in rural Mvezo, Transkei, through decades of turbulent struggle against the Apartheid regime – and why he felt the regime needed to be defeated to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first black president, ‘Father of South Africa,’ and a globally loved and respected figure. The last section focuses on his passing and legacy after a lifetime of service to others.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition opens at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on June 22, 2024, and runs until January 20, 2025. This exhibit is recommended for children ages 12 and older. To purchase tickets, visit childrensmuseum.org.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition is presented by OneAmerica.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley Children’s Health, Old National Bank, Ice Miller LLP and The Heritage Group.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
We ignite joy, wonder and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. For more information about The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, visit www.childrensmuseum.org and follow us on Tiktok@childrensmuseum, Instagram@childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM and Facebook.
About Round Room Live
Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world. For more information about Round Room Live, visit www.roundroomlive.com.
About Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela
Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela is the traditional leader of Mvezo and the grandson of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. In 2007, when the Chieftancy and family title was restored, Nkosi Zwelivelile was installed as Chief of Mvezo and head of the Mandela clan under the direction of his grandfather Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Since then, Nkosi Zwelivelile has fulfilled several primary roles including: establishing and invigorating a community development arm, The Mvezo Development Trust; building a primary school and initiating the Mandela School of Science and Technology with Siemens Corp.; developing the Mvezo Komkhulu Museum and the future home of this exhibition; launching annual cultural, political and sports related programs and activities in the Eastern Cape; and, providing community and spiritual leadership as defined by centuries of culture and tradition. The exhibition is produced and promoted by Round Room Live in partnership with The Royal House of Mandela (RHoM) and RHoM Investments, which are led by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela.
