The 10 Best Museums in Overberg District, Western Cape

David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Gallery & Guest Cottage. A profusion of superb pots in a breath-taking environment! An open, working pottery studio in the historic heart of Swellendam. David and Felicity are prominent South African studio potters who have been working together in the tradition of high temperature, reduction-fired stoneware and porcelain since 1973. Visitors are welcome to the studio and gallery in the delightful grounds of their Heritage House, 'Bukkenburg', bordering the Drostdy Museum Complex. A wide-ranging selection of work is on display in the gallery. Packing and shipping service guarantees reliable delivery to any destination. Exhibitions, Open Studio Weekends, commissions and special personalised workshops for small groups. This home studio can be seen at almost any time; they will even open up after hours. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to call ahead if travelling from afar. Accommodation at the studio.

Gallery. All kinds of Art

Cape Town Art Studios in association with the Art@ Franchise have opened two Sculpture Gardens and galleries @ two prominent Wine Estates in the Western Cape. Art@Almenkerk is situated in the east on the award winning Almenkerk Wine Estate which overlooks the beautiful Elgin Valley. Here, the main focus is avant-garde and pop art. The MUTE W!SDOM exhibition is in is integrated in the landscape.

The Genadendal Mission Museum strives towards being a dynamic institution, which focuses on the preservation of the Genadendal heritage. This heritage is understood to encompass the culture and history of the inhabitants, mainly of mission stations, and their relationship with the people in South Africa and the world. In order to do this we develop, preserve and exhibit these collection.

Beautiful Art Gallery in Hermanus, South Africa. We have a wide selection of Paintings, Sculptures, Prints and Glassware.

Studio G is an art gallery working in partnership with the world-renowned hospitality and tourism group, Village N Life. The galleries are managed by entrepreneur and sculptor, Gerhard van Niekerk. He is assisted by Aidon Westcott – a well known and highly respected art curator and artist. Studio G aims to provide a unique platform for established as well as emerging local artists to exhibit their work in some of South Africa’s most iconic tourist destinations. These galleries showcase some of the best contemporary South African artists and are must-see galleries for all art lovers and collectors visiting the Western Cape.

This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.

At the Kunstehuijs we specialize in original art of more than 60 South African artists.

John the Potter is a potter living and working in Betty's Bay and his gallery and studio which is on the main road of Betty's Bay is open to the public daily; his gallery has a large selection of his well known reduction fired work and also his raku work. It is a great space to see John's work and to meet him and see him at work in his studio, a must see for all Betty's Bay visitors