Journal Abbreviation
SAMAB
ISSN
0258-5049
Focus & Scope

SAMAB: The South African Museums Association Bulletin

SAMAB is an accredited journal approved by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and has been published by SAMA since 1936.

The South African Museums Association Bulletin (SAMAB) provides a forum for the publication of peer reviewed articles that promote the discussion, debate and the dissemination and exchange of information on aspects of museology, with particular but not exclusive reference to South Africa.

SAMAB also enables the communication of current issues, practices and policies regarding collections management, curatorial discourse, museum administration, research, exhibitions, visitor studies, community engagement, education, conservation and other topics relevant to the museum and wider heritage sector.

SAMAB welcomes all submissions related to the topic of museology, research papers and academically sound opinion pieces about the topic of museums. See below for guidelines on submitting articles. 

Journal Status
Active
Index/es (accredited by the DHET)
Dept. of Higher Education and Training (DHET) List, Scopus
Peer-review Date
03/04/2019
Peer-review Group
Communication and Information Science
Editor-in-Chief
Prof Bernadine Benson
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Sian Tiley-Nel
Title Owner
South African Museums Association (SAMA)
Publisher
South African Museums Association (SAMA)
Seat of Publication
South Africa
Number of Peer-reviewed Articles Per Year
5 to 10
Format
Print & Digital
Publication Frequency
Annually
Access
Subscription Access
Submission Fees
0.00
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
0.00