Location: Johannesburg
Top Things to do in Johannesburg
10 Museums in Johannesburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
Restaurants in Johannesburg
1. Kim Sacks Gallery
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By KevinC601 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
The unusual mud styled facade faces Jan Smuts and behind its tall gate is a treasure trove of most beautiful things. Kim, a really brilliant ceramicist, has curated the very best crafts available in South Africa. My suggestion is to set aside at least an hour to fully appreciate all the items in the various rooms, amazing fabrics from Africa, stunning contemporary and ethnic jewellery (look out for the loom made Marigold beads) to ceramics of all kinds. Highly recommend a visit!
2. Lindfield Victorian House Museum
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5.0 based on 166 reviews
(Open by appointment only.) The stories that lived (and still live) within the walls of the Lindfield Victorian House Museum tell a tale of Johannesburg during an era that, more than any other, shaped urban Johannesburg as we know it today. A tale of the day-to-day family life and fashion trends, masters and servants, elegance, high culture, high teas, social etiquette and intellectual achievements. The spirit of this amazing era lives on in the museum and visitors not only learn its cultural history, but also experience the ambiance of a bygone world.
Reviewed By SWelz - Johannesburg, South Africa
A fascinating experience going back in time - so many interesting things are housed here, and the tour with Miss Love, who lives in and collects the things for this house is a must for anyone interested in history and Johannesburg. Well worth a tour!
3. Wozobona Cultural House
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The community always stood as one and ubuntu was alive and real. Wozobona Cultural House is dedicated to the memory of those times and honours all the heroes of that time. The complete tour includes a township meal, a tour detailing the life during the struggle and wonderful true stories from that time. Have a look at the museum display and listen to the soothing and unique music of the time.
Reviewed By R4618XOmartinm
Warmth, love, pleasure and good food for both stomach and thought.... Stories of yester years from the host herself, what a beautiful lady, mama Lindi, both inside and outside. We liked having the place all to ourselves and felt like royalty!! Wozobona...come see the real msawawa!!
4. I was shot in Joburg
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
We shoot things, with a camera. Providing a platform for former street kids to learn skills and generate an income. We also recycle things and make things. iwastrashed, iwasmade
Reviewed By Evva47142
Went there with some friends of mine. This shop has really awesome and unique pieces. It is definitely worth a visit!
5. Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
The JHGC, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, moved into its iconic new building of memory, education and lessons for humanity in mid-2016 and officially opened to the public in March 2019, with the completion of its Permanent Exhibition. The Centre explores the history of the Holocaust and genocide in the 20th century.
Reviewed By Giselle1106 - Pasadena, United States
One of the wonderful volunteers took the time to guide me through this great museum and explain the unique features of the architecture devised by listening to the wishes of the survivors. The visit is extremely moving. Since the museum aims to be educational there is no required entrance fee. Voluntary contributions are gladly accepted. Visiting this museum should be a must for everybody interested in human history and its aberrations.
6. Soweto Inspirational Home Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Museum is the first of its kind, it is truly a space that inspires people to think out of the box. Surrounded by a breath taking garden as you walk in,it is the first place that showcases African indigenous knowledge on how African people connect with Animals and their indigenous writing systems. It will allow you to reflect and connect with an almost forgotten history.
7. South African National Museum of Military History
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4.5 based on 390 reviews
This large museum contains mostly military-related records, journals, weapons and photographs that depict the nation’s participation in large-scale conflicts.
Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States
Fantastic. Everything you visit there is a new exhibit. Some of the rarest and best preserved militeria are on display here. The Museum, is well laid out, exhibits are well described, the facilities are neat and clean. It spans from the 1800 to current. Its an experience seeing the weaponry you used on display in a museum.
8. Apartheid Museum
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4.5 based on 6,284 reviews
This museum is architecturally interesting and packed with thoughtful, often brutal, reminders of South Africa’s history.
Reviewed By 208anjav - Sydney, Australia
What an interesting experience.. So much information about the history and issues in South Africa and so well put together. Visiting the apartheid museum, really makes you realise how difficult life would have been for some groups in society and a nice touch is the entrance; one side for whites (blankes) and one side for non-whites !
9. Hector Pieterson Museum
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
This tragic museum, opened in 2002, honors the Sowetan schoolchildren slain in a police massacre in 1976.
Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States
A well preserved historical account of extreme brutality against black youth, especially primary and secondary school children who seek to preserve their rights and voices in peaceful manner. Such large scale brutality and crime against humanity where thousands of these children were murdered in cold blood. This is a story of the Soweto uprising, this is the story of infant tears and blood. May the souls represented by those walls rest in peace and bless the land of Africa and its people. I do hope that humanity will never witness this again
10. Johannesburg Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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