Museums & galleries
RESIDENTS' CHOICE
Joburg has spoken – Museum Africa has got the thumbs up from residents.
Johannesburg Art GalleryIt's the biggest gallery on the sub-continent, with a collection larger than that of the South African National Art Gallery in Cape Town. Welcome to the Johannesburg Art Gallery, home to some of the most prized works not just in the country but also in the world.
Museum AfricaHoused in the city's old fruit and vegetable market – originally built in 1913 and creatively converted into one of the city's premier museums – Museum Africa tells the story of South Africa. It's here you'll find a slice of South African life through the ages.
James Hall Museum of TransportThe largest, most comprehensive land-transport museum in the country, you'll find every type of vehicle here – and you don’t have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy your visit.
Hector Pieterson MuseumIn memory of all those who lost their lives in the fight against apartheid, this museum is named after one of the first casualties of the 16 June 1976 uprising. Retrace the footsteps of those who marched on that fateful day, reflect on the price they paid.
Bensusan Museum of PhotographyDiscover the art and science of photography.
GEOLOGY MUSEUM
Walk through the history of the planet and see how it’s changed over millennia, learn more about the secrets held in the stones.
Calendar
- Geology Museum at Museum Africa
May 17, 2012
(African holidays) - Transport through the ages
May 22, 2012
(James Hall Museum of Transport) - Geology Museum at Museum Africa
May 24, 2012
(African holidays) - Africa Day
May 25, 2012
(African holidays)
RESEARCH ARTICLES
The first in a series of academic papers: Ntongela Masilela looks
at the New African Movement.
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The first in a series of academic papers: Ntongela Masilela looks
at the New African Movement.
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AFRICANA NOTES
Africana Notes and News was a research journal put out by the forerunner to Museum Africa, between 1943 and 1993. MORE >>
Africana Notes and News was a research journal put out by the forerunner to Museum Africa, between 1943 and 1993. MORE >>
MANAGING COLLECTIONS
Johannesburg has one of the most up-to-date electronic collections management systems in the country. MORE >>
Johannesburg has one of the most up-to-date electronic collections management systems in the country. MORE >>
Community Museums
KLIPTOWN
The story of the thousands of people who contributed to the drafting of the Freedom Charter is told at the Kliptown Open Air Museum, through photographs, news clippings, art, song and narration.
The story of the thousands of people who contributed to the drafting of the Freedom Charter is told at the Kliptown Open Air Museum, through photographs, news clippings, art, song and narration.
ROODEPOORT MUSEUM
The discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand gave birth to Johannesburg, the economic powerhouse of the sub-continent. Trace its history at the Roodepoort Museum, from mining camp to city.
The discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand gave birth to Johannesburg, the economic powerhouse of the sub-continent. Trace its history at the Roodepoort Museum, from mining camp to city.
WORKERS' MUSEUM
Once a compound that housed the municipal labourers who worked in the city's electricity department, the Workers' Museum is now a national monument.
Once a compound that housed the municipal labourers who worked in the city's electricity department, the Workers' Museum is now a national monument.
