Cape Town · South Africa
A4 Arts Foundation
A Cape Town research and exhibition space supporting artistic practice, archives and knowledge production.
Country art guide
South Africa
Explore 6 art institutions across South Africa in 3 cities, then check each official source before visiting.
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Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in South Africa
This selection of 6 places in South Africa connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
Destinations
Explore the cities
Each city page brings together its institutions, fields and first-party sources.
Directory
Art institutions to discover in South Africa
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Pretoria · South Africa
Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria
Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria is an art institution in Pretoria, South Africa. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Pretoria · South Africa
Pretoria Art Museum
Pretoria Art Museum is an art institution in Pretoria, South Africa. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Cape Town · South Africa
South African National Gallery
South African National Gallery is an art institution in Cape Town, South Africa. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Johannesburg · South Africa
Wits Art Museum
Wits Art Museum is an art institution in Johannesburg, South Africa. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Cape Town · South Africa
Zeitz MOCAA
A museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, housed in a former grain silo.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.