South African National Gallery

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8 / 10

8 expert reviews

“Features a wide range of African, French, English and Flemish works of art.”

– Michelin Guide

Time Out Time Out
"The permanent collection dedicates space to... art spanning the centuries, interspersed with traditional African beadwork and contemporary South African works." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"African and European masters are on display in the permanent collection at South Africa's finest art venue, set amid the greenery of the lovely Company's Gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"We’d recommend the South African National Gallery, which features an outstanding collection of work by African, British, and Flemish artists." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"South Africa’s premier public gallery has a fantastic collection of art ranging from old Dutch masters to contemporary pieces." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The gallery owns an enormous body of work... there's always something provocative—whether it's documentary photographs or a multimedia exhibit." Full review
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