Top rated Museums in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 235 places from Museum category.

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Dylan Lewis Studio & Sculpture Garden image
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Dylan Lewis Studio & Sculpture Garden
Art gallery
👍👍 Absolutely breathtaking! Every step you take in these magnificent gardens offers a different view or perspective of the piece of sculpture you're looking at. Wear comfortable shoes, there is a lot of walking, but all the paths are well maintained and easy. Just don't forget to book or you will be...
4.90 (634 reviews)
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Cape Town Museum of Childhood
Museum
👍👍 An excellent hidden gem in Cape Town for anyone with young kids. The museum is friendly and engaging from the moment you enter through the gate. The staff are welcoming, passionate and knowledge. The museum itself has something for all kids, our 2 year-old enjoyed the jungle gym, swings, large selec...
4.90 (76 reviews)
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First South African Perfume Museum
Museum
👍👍 Enjoyed every minute of this tour, definitely the best experience in Franschhoek making my own cologne and learning about the history of perfume, the museum is also a must see.
4.90 (59 reviews)
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Motorcycle Museum Helderberg
Museum
👍👍 Very nice. Beautiful bikes from my childhood and before that time. I had a hamburger that was great. Restaurant and museum are linked. But you can visit one or the other.
4.90 (57 reviews)
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The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP)
Art center
👍👍 Worth the visit. There are lots of amazing exhibitions. Museum not usually full so nice place to go if you also want so peace and quiet. has parking available and is free to students.
4.80 (338 reviews)
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Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Museum
Subdued destination memorializing Holocaust victims with exhibits, photos & educational workshops.
4.80 (132 reviews)
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The Old Granary
Museum
👍👍 A Very beautiful and inspiring architecture based in Cape Town CBD. There is an exhibition showing the stones being used for the building and its story. A place to visit when touristing in cape Town.
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Franschhoek Motor Museum (by appointment only)
Museum
Automobile museum featuring an extensive collection of antique & vintage cars & motorcycles.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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Cape Town Diamond Museum
Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
4.70 (559 reviews)
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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Museum
Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.
4.70 (470 reviews)
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Romantiques - Antique, Vintage & Retro Collectibles & Memorabilia
Antique store
👍👍 Love this place. Nostalgia at it's best. From an Old Coca Cola collection, vintage toys to vintage porcelain sets, WWII memorabilia, vintage crockery, old tins collection, vintage clothing you name it, they've got it. Take your time to appreciate their great selection.
4.70 (399 reviews)
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Lindfield Victorian House Museum
Museum
Built in 1909-1910, this Victorian house museum features period furnishings & guided tours.
4.70 (203 reviews)
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UCT Irma Stern Museum
Museum
Works & artifacts from 20th-century artist Irma Stern displayed in her former home & studio.
4.70 (200 reviews)
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Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
Museum
Research center, archive & museum for permanent & temporary exhibitions on South African literature.
4.70 (158 reviews)
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McHardy House Museum
Museum
👍👍 We had a tour in January 2020 and came again today and brought my parents from the UK. Simoné is very knowledgeable and really knows the history of the house and town. She is pleasant and very friendly. Well done!!
4.70 (91 reviews)
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Grey Museum
Museum
👍👍 Went to a concert of the Grade R's. A big hall indeed. Seated comfortably 2 rows from the front.
4.70 (62 reviews)
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Amajuba Fees terrein /Majuba Memorial Campsite
Camping farm
👍👍 A friendly peaceful experience the owners are extraordinary people and very polite. Clean facilities and awesome views. Worth your while
4.70 (49 reviews)
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Phansi Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is a Labour of Love (no platitudes) of architect, artist and art collector, Paul Mikula. It houses one of the most authentic zulu arts and craft collection. Devoid of any pretentious or superficial western or colonial take on Zulu art, you come face to face with the passion of the man be...
4.70 (41 reviews)
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St Luke Methodist Church, Sharpeville Section
Church
👍👍 Good and holic church for Wesley Methodist church
4.70 (39 reviews)
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Westcliff Stairs (West)
Historical landmark
👍👍 I love this place. Great views of the urban jungle. Safe environment with lots of friendly passers by.
4.70 (39 reviews)
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