Guest Houses Accommodation Near Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park
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Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Enoch Sontonga Memorial Park, Hillbrow Tower, Sandton City, Johannesburg Zoo, Nelson Mandela Square, SAB World of Beer, Satyagraha House, Bensusan Photographic Museum, Moyo Restaurants, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Brenthurst Gardens, Constitution Hill, Rand Easter Show, Apartheid Museum, The Bag Factory, ABSA Art Gallery, Standard Bank Gallery, Radium Beer Hall, Oriental Plaza, MuseuMAfricA, Bedford Centre
Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park Reviews
More info about Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park
Located in the oldest public park in Johannesburg, the Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park has seen visitors pass through its doors for over a century. JAG, as it’s affectionately known by Johannesburg residents, is the city’s premier art gallery and is housed in a beautiful 1915-built sandstone building. The building recently underwent extensive renovations and has the largest collection of modern and historic art in Africa.
Most artwork on display is South African, however, there is a small collection of major works by renowned European masters such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, as well as classics from American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Important South African works on display are those by Gerard Sekoto, Pierneef and Walter Battiss, to name a few.
Tours of the 15 exhibition halls and outdoor sculpture park are available and must be booked in advance. The tours are conducted by trained volunteer guides who are happy to accompany large and... Show more
About Guest Houses
For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.