Art & craft

Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg

For painters and sculptors, an exhibition at the Everard Read Gallery means you've made it in South Africa. more
Zulu-lulu Ceramics, KwaZulu-Natal

A visit to the Zulu-lulu ceramic studio should be on the itinerary of anyone visiting the Midlands, the central area in KwaZulu-Natal province that is known for its arts and crafts. more
Circa on Jellicoe, Johannesburg

As well as being an art gallery, Circa on Jellicoe is a modern, multi-purpose building that also hosts public events and small private functions. more
Museum Africa

Museum Africa, in Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural District, features cultural, historic and artistic exhibits sourced from across Southern Africa. more

More about Art & craft

Art of Africa

The artistic heritage of the San is being preserved by a few contemporary San artists at the Art of Africa gallery in Cape Town. more

!Khwa ttu San culture and education centre

Discover the culture and heritage of the San people, renowned for their tracking, rock art, spirituality and egalitarian, eco-sensitive society. more

Touring Cape Town's art galleries

An art-inspired tour of Cape Town will take you from the city centre to small, contemporary art and design spaces in the heart of Woodstock. more

Cultural experiences in Limpopo

1Artists' Route, Elim

Set in the lush foothills of the Soutpansberg, this inspiring route (guided or self-drive) takes you to pottery co-ops, weaving projects, traditional wood carvers and community-based projects.

2Modjadji Village, Tzaneen

Enter the realm of the ancient Rain Queen and visit a spectacular reserve of rare cycads dating back 60 million years to the time of the dinosaurs.

3Venda Ancestral Route

Go on a journey that takes you to the ancient holy forest of Thathe Vonde and the sacred Lake Fundudzi, as well as other traditional festivities in the area.

4Rock Art, Mapungubwe

The Limpopo River Valley is home to of the richest examples of San cave paintings - found along the river of the mighty Limpopo.

5Skirmish Route, Louis Trichard

A lively and thought-provoking tour of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) battlefields and its wild history in northern Limpopo.

6Bakone Malapa

A fascinating open-air museum that depicts the 18th century traditional lifestyle of the northern Sotho people.

7Nyani Cultural Village

Nyani Cultural Village in Hoedspruit is a reconstruction of an authentic authentic Shangaan village, Nyani offers you an interesting insight into the traditional lifestyle and mythology of the Shangaan people.

8Schoemansdal Museum, Louis Trichardt

Built like a Voortrekker lager with oxwagons, this fascinating museum takes you back to the time of the Voortrekkers’ trek into the interior.

9Haenertsburg village, Magoebaskloof

Explore the warm heart of this tiny hamlet in the Magoebaskloof mountains. Haenertsburg offers history, rustic retail therapy, local culture and plenty of good cheer.

10Amarula Lapa, Phalaborwa

Visit the home of South Africa’s best loved cream liqueur (definitely a part of our local culture) and discover why the fruit of the marula tree drives elephants dilly with delight.