Johannesburg
Museums - There are many different museums
in the area for all the culture lovers to enjoy. Be
sure you wear your comfortable shoes so you will be
able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Most
of the museums have places to dine in if you need
to get a bite to eat and don’t forget to visit
the gift shops for souvenirs and for books and more
information on the museums.
For a very in depth museum about the vivid history
of the African area you will want to visit the Museum
Africa at +27 11 833 5636. Spend the day
learning everything there is to about what and why
it all happened in the area. For a day of beautiful
are pieces head on over to the Katlehong Art Centre
+27 11 825 5540. Market Galleries +27 11 832 1641
is also another wonderful way to spend the afternoon
amongst some of the great art of the century. The
Goodman Gallery is another must see while you are
in the city of Johannesburg. For an interesting afternoon
spend it at the Railway museum +27
11 888 1154 where you will se over 90 steam engine
locomotives. Another interesting museum is the Bensusan
Museum +27 11 833 5624, which is a large warehouse
of photojournalism. You will spend hours seeing lots
of interesting things in this museum.
All of these museums are listed below with their
contact information. There are plenty more in Johannesburg
so you will want to speak with your travel agent and
the tourist office more advice on which ones you should
see.
Museum Africa
121 Bree St, (at Wolhunter Street, Newtown)
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001 South Africa
+27 11 833 5636
Katlehong Art Centre
Corner of Hardach and Aroma Streets
Johannesburg, Gauteng 1401 South Africa
+27 11 825 5540
Market Galleries
First Floor, Market Theatre Complex, Wolhuter Street, Newtown
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001 South Africa
+27 11 832 1641
Goodman Gallery
168 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2193 South Africa
+27 11 788 1113
Railway Museum
Tweelopies Road Junction
Johannesburg, Gauteng 1739 South Africa
+27 11 888 1154
Bensusan Museum
121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg
Gauteng 2001 South Africa
+27 11 833 5624
