Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
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LocationSouth Africa
CuratorVerne Harris 
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°08′55″S 28°03′30″E / 26.1485°S 28.0582°E |
| Curator | Verne Harris |
| Website | www |
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is a place dedicated to keeping the memory and the legacy of Nelson Mandela alive.[1] The centre is run by The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF), and is located in Houghton.[2] The NMF was set up in 1999,[3] the Centre of Memory was constructed in 2002,[4] dedicated by Nelson Mandela in 2004,[5] worked with Google to launch a $1.25 million (€940,000)[6] digital archive in 2012,[7] and launched a physical exhibition spaces for the general public in 2013/2014.[8][9] The NMF foundation aims to create a living legacy to Madiba with this Centre of Memory.[10]