Zeitz MOCAA
9 expert reviews
“one of the most important new museums in the global art world.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
"Until its Thomas Heatherwick–designed home in the Waterfront's old grain silo opens in 2017, a taster of the Zeitz MOCAA's collection of contemporary African art is displayed in this..." Full review
2 Stars
"Opened at the end of 2017, Africa's largest contemporary art museum occupies part of a superbly renovated former grain silo at the city's docks." Full review
"Touted as the continent’s most important art gallery even before it opened in late 2017, the six-story MOCAA occupies more than 40 old grain silos in the Cape Town harbor area." Full review
Top choice
"Some 9500 sq metres of space for art in MOCAA split over 80-plus galleries. It can be a confusing place to navigate, but this does allow for a sense of discovery...plenty of interest to see here" Full review
"As an art concierge cultural spaces are extremely important when people are visiting a city. Culturally, Zeitz MOCAA holds such significance. It’s always interesting to pop into, but more..."
Local Intel: Michael Tsepo Jacobs
February 20, 2025
"Art is the discipline for which Cape Malays have amassed the most acclaim, at home and abroad. Igshaan Adams observes at his atelier in Cape Town's celebrated Zeitz MOCAA museum as he..."
"The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, located in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, is a must-see for art lovers. December is the perfect month to escape the midday heat, explore..."