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What to do and see in Eastern Cape, South Africa: The Best Art Museums
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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1. Walter Battiss Art Museum
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By patrician700
We were greeted by a very warm friendly curator, watched a wonderful film on some of Walter's life. We then saw an excellent collection of his works on 2 floors of what was the family hotel. This museum with gift Shop is the highlight of Somerset East and well worth the visit.. absolute gem.
2. Steve Biko Centre
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By evav146
We visited the museum today and were welcomed by the host of the museum /shop and she gave us lots of information. She could answer all our questions and way more and showed us the museum. Also the books in the shop were interesting and the cafe which is part of the complex is quite cozy. We were impressed by the museum and can recommend it to everyone!
3. Hester Rupert Art Museum
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By AlwaysSafari - Johannesburg, South Africa
Some interesting South African art work, mostly mid-century. Part of the art of the town and well worth a visit
4. First People Centre at The Bethesda Art Centre
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Contemporary art created by indigenous artists at the Bethesda Arts Centre, in the remote Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda is attracting international attention. For the last twenty years Bushman descendants have been making giant tapestries and lino-prints exploring the creation mythology of the |Xam – stories recorded in the 19th Century. Now the Bethesda Arts Centre is to become the Bushman Heritage Museum, to make better known this ancient wisdom. These myths are profoundly relevant to contemporary humanity because they address, through the universal language of archetypal images, the creation of the universe. The quirky Centre, with its medieval tower, gothic doors, round river-stone courtyard, and large modern galleries full of stunning artwork is an astonishing find in the dusty off-beat dorp in the depths of the Karoo. But the quality of the work attracted the curator of the British Museum to visit from London to see and purchase a tapestry.
Reviewed By Trip37208618471 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
Note: This is combined with the Bushman Museum. Very worthwhile visit, and helpful staff who are involved in the art.
5. Bushman Heritage Musuem
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 103christls
12 years ago we slept in the tower and revised it. What a nice surprise to be welcomed by a young man (forgot name) who showed us around the place and beautifully explained the history of the tapestries. We booked into their Restaurant for the evening and again got excellent service and enjoyed the Lamb Shanks.:-)
6. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Collections consist of South African art (particularly that of the Eastern Cape), British art, international printmaking and Oriental art (including Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles). These are supplemented by an active programme of temporary exhibitions.
Reviewed By WiggedyWotsit - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Quite a few really good exhibits in here showing great local art, photography, fashion as well as older pieces. If you only see one gallery in PE, this should be the one.
