Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa Travel Guide: Top Sights in

⁰

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; South Africa; 5 Reviews

+3 Photos

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), opened on September 22, 2017, in Cape Town, is the largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, making it a cultural landmark in the vibrant Silo District of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Housed in a beautifully transformed historic grain silo, the museum features expansive gallery spaces, a rooftop sculpture garden, and a commitment to education through its Centre for Art Education, which includes artist residencies and fellowship programs. With its focus on showcasing the diverse voices of African artists, Zeitz MOCAA not only offers a rich exhibition experience but also plays a pivotal role in fostering artistic innovation on a global scale.

Operators offering tours in South Africa

Attractions in Cape Town

Table Mountain

V&A Waterfront

4.6

Bakoven Beach

Boulder

4.6

Cape Point

Cape of Good Hope

4.8

Cape Town Diamond Museum

Cape Town Science Centre

4.2

Reviews of Zeitz MOCAA

Christian Bergenstrahle

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-22

Amazing building, really cool. The exhibitions I was not as impressed about, there are way better ones in Cape Town. Some cool pieces of art but the majority felt very average in both creativity and execution (of course taste is very individual). One floor was totally closed so not as much to see either. The art shop is very nice though.
Catherine Reynolds

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-22

Met a lady on my Flight who suggested I go see this Museum if I loved architecture and art. I was not disappointed. Each floor had an art exibit on that not only took up one room but multiple rooms. The entire building is beautiful, especially the stairs looking down and the beautiful stained glass that reflects onto the floor from the sun. If it's your Birthday,you go in for free. I paid R250 to get in as I just missed it by a few days.
Isabela Calcagno

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-15

The fourth floor of this museum is an incredible display of resistance movements from Chile, to South Africa, to Palestine, and beyond. Walking through and seeing the art and history before your eyes is inspiring knowing the solidarity that has existed in the past, and tying it into current movements giving you hope for a better future. All people should visit this museum in Cape Town, stepping into the rooms themself brought about strong feelings. The entire museum was also incredible, with every room being a new surprise and was an inspiring display of African art. Must see in Cape Town!!!
Benn Dudley

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-12

A Very unique experience. Six floors of very diverse art in very different mediums. Be sure to take a booklet on each floor. They contain more info and some of the art work for the theme of the floor. They also look nice on a coffee table. A good time to go is on the first Thursday of each month between 6 pm and 9 pm (First Thursdays). There are bars inside and a DJ The building is also around 100 years old which makes it even more memorable.
Joseph Gill

4
Reviewed: 2024-04-21

Pretty cool. Focused almost exclusively on revolution which was really inspiring. -1 star as most of the museum contained one exhibition which was mostly photographs and information on how artists used art in the 1970s to promote Palestine and other anti-war movements.