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Africa's Best Museums
January 18,2012
The museum is visited by tourists and locals to witness the attractions it offers. From art galleries to nature trails, the Nairobi National Museum will not fail to amaze you.
South African Museum, Cape Town
Built in 1825, the South African Museum in Cape Town is home to more than a million scientific artifacts. From ancient fossils, tools, and clothes, to recent animals, and garments, the museum holds it all. As if the 1.5 million artifacts are not enough, scientists have been constantly contributing to the museum for educational purposes.
The South African Museum also displays the timeline of the indigenous African people back to their origins, and scientists all over the world lend a hand in researching. This institution focuses mainly on the research of anthropological articles showcasing natural and historical relics.
One of the visited tourist spots in Cape Town with almost half a million visitors annually, the South African Museum is opened daily excluding Worker’s Day and Christmas.
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Gauteng
Located in one of the oldest parks within the metropolis, the Johannesburg Art Gallery showcases art works that are important in history. It has almost 10,000 art pieces in its gallery. Moreover, the blend of modern, yet contemporary artworks can be seen in the gallery.
The collections in the gallery comprise of paintings, sculptures by various renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, as well as printed artworks.
One of Johannesburg’s tourist destinations, the Johannesburg Art Gallery is opened from Tuesday to Friday.
When you travel to Africa, never miss the chance to visit any of Africa’s best museums.
