Top Things to do in Greater Johannesburg
Top Hotels in Greater Johannesburg
- 1. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
- 2. Premier Hotel OR Tambo
- 3. Home Suite Hotels Rosebank
- 4. Sandton Sun
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg
- 6. 54 on Bath
- 7. Maropeng Boutique Hotel
- 8. Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
- 9. The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
- 10. City Lodge Hotel Fourways
The 10 Best Museums in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including Lindfield Victorian House Museum, Wozobona Cultural House, Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, Art Eye Gallery, Soweto Inspirational Home Museum, South African National Museum of Military History, Apartheid Museum, Lesedi Cultural Village, Hector Pieterson Museum, Everard Read Gallery.
Restaurants in Greater Johannesburg
1. Lindfield Victorian House Museum
Overall Ratings
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!
2. Wozobona Cultural House
Overall Ratings
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!!
3. Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Art Eye Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Art Eye Gallery and Studio situated in Fourways, Lonehill and is a collaborative space that perpetuates free expression and community. Art Eye has directed its focus on being a platform for great expression and story telling. Our artists are not only dedicated to their individual practices but express narratives that are directly focused on what it means to live in Africa today.
Reviewed By KevinGF - Miami, United States
How refreshing to see a collection of really amazing established and emerging artists all on display in one dynamic space! The rejuvenation of the area is palatable in the outstanding space!
5. Soweto Inspirational Home Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
6. South African National Museum of Military History
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Apartheid Museum
Overall Ratings
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 !
8. Lesedi Cultural Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
This attraction north of Johannesburg attempts to show busloads of tourists how the Lesedi tribe lives and works.
Reviewed By kimberli2020 - Lehigh Valley, United States
the half-day tour and lunch far exceeded my expectations - i definitely recommend. wasn't quite sure what to expect, and was more than pleasantly surprised. the lesedi performers are an incredibly knowledgeable, talented, hard working, friendly team. from the moment you arrive and experience their warm, traditional welcomes, you're in for a treat. the tour begins with a very engaging presentation and short documentary film. next comes a walking tour of their living museum, comprised of several traditional village set-ups. as you walk across the beautiful campus, you meet performers playing the roles of chiefs, warriors, and families who welcome you to each village. they demonstrate different components of everyday traditional life in an informative and fun way. the tour ends with a dance show where performers demonstrate different celebrations and ceremonies from several area tribes. and, if you opt for a meal afterwards, then you are treated to some tasty local cuisine! i found it to be a very enjoyable day well spent. i left with a smile on my face and recommend this experience for sure!
9. Hector Pieterson Museum
Overall Ratings
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. Everard Read Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By TennilleG - Johannesburg, South Africa
My favourite thing to do once a month on a Saturday is to visit the Keyes art mile and see what is happening at all the galleries, Everard Read being the oldest of these and also one of my favourites. All of the galleries in this node are very small, but you could easily spend a morning walking from one to the other and stopping for a bite to eat at one of the trendy restaurants along the way. Their exhibitions usually feature local & contemporary artists that are always thought provoking and of excellent world class quality regardless of medium.
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