One of the most moving exhibitions I’ve seen lately. It is R200 for entry, which was more expensive than some others considering they displayed only 3 artists, but the collections were curated exceptionally and the gallery-level descriptions were the best I’ve ever read. I don’t know who is writing their summaries/introductions, but that person has clearly found their calling. If you’re in time for the Alexis Preller exhibition (Nov. 2023-Nov. 2024), I HIGHLY recommend going.

Great modern art exhibition. It's R200 for over 25's and R100 for 24 and under. The actual museum is housed on the ground floor, first floor and outside. This is great for kids and budding artists

Perfect conference venue. Staff were amazing and everything thought out and prepared. The views and gardens are spectacular. Definitely will be back

Beautifully designed museum with a superb garden. The interior displays are always of excellent quality

Overpriced and badly curated, especially the garden! Pieces feel as though they were just dropped wherever, like they are expensive lawn ornaments instead of artworks. No descriptions for any of the pieces. Bad placement for viewing. Seemingly random selection, some were taken out of collections and thus are missing the context of the rest of the works within it. I get the impression that little care was taken and the garden was just designed to "look pretty". Really very disappointing with the whole experience. The inside galleries fared a little better, although the curation was also sub-par. Numerous spelling mistakes and somewhat random placement of the artworks. Descriptions of pieces that were in a different room even. Overall not worth the R180 entrance fee, this place feels like a for-profit tourist trap instead of the art museum it claims to be.

An unforgettable experience! Loved the restaurant food and setting. The gallery and sculpture garden are both foods for the soul... A breathtaking walk through the (originally) wetland garden. Highly recommended.

The restaurant boasts an absolutely perfect atmosphere that's amplified by the stunning use of glass, as well as the impressive artwork and beautiful landscape. The ambiance is truly one of a kind and sets the perfect mood for an enjoyable dining experience.

What a beautiful afternoon spent in the gardens and the restaurant. The menu had a wide range of dishes to choose from and the staff were so friendly😀 and pleasant. The view from outside is just the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon and the art exhibitions were beautiful. A must visit.

Awesome museum! We only did the 1st floor exhibits and they were very interesting! Definitely going back! Gift shop was great! Also, the restaurant on-site was very chill. Great service and food!

The Museum is not far from town and is not expensive (I got my annual card for less than 300R), surprisingly it wasn't too crowded for a Saturday. I enjoyed the visit but, I was expecting to see more contemporary paintings. It was still interesting to see all the sides of the museum. The part that I enjoyed the most was the garden outside with the different sculptures. It's worth it :)

A beautiful museum of contemporary art! I’m all excited we went and recommend the visit! Must walk the wonderful garden and enjoy the art and scenic views!

I have wanted to visit the art Foundation for a while and was not disappointed. The exhibitions are well-curated and the collections are very impressive. I have visited sculpture gardens all over the world and this one compares well. The highlight was watching a family of moorhens in the wetland. The landscape design is clearly contributing to biodiversity.

Arnold, was excellent he explained how the menu works! ( it’s kind of complicated) He was friendly, even laughed at my moms jokes ! The dinner was amazing. The ambiance was stupendous and we had a fabulous time! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!

Didn’t visit the museum but the restaurant next door. Food was amazing. Good selection of wines. And the garden at the back is well worth a walk through for the amazing statues and sculptures.

The current exhibitions, once again, are world class. The Preller should be seen by everyone. Probably South Africa’s most remarkable artistic in his range of provocative, tender and intriguing works. Themes that linger in the mind for days and draw one back to view the works again. Once again exceptionally well curated. Thank you all who brought this to us.

Ich habe diesen Ort besucht um die Gallery und den Garten zu bewundern. Der Service war super, es wird einem sofort geholfen bei Bedarf. Der Garten ist nicht groß und alle Bänke waren leider in der Sonne, konnte leider kein Schattenplätzchen finden, aber alles in einem ist es eine schöne, gepflegte Anlage.

This is my best museum in Cape Town, they have spared nothing in making this art gallery beautiful, informative and so interesting. It's all about Africa, paintings, interactive, photography to sculptures! It's a great morning out! They have a superb sculpture garden that surprises you at every corner! We spent an hour walking around this wonderful gallery, the art is beautiful and displayed in a free flowing manner, as you walk in the lights flick on, its an excellent experience and I highly recommend you visit this on your next trip to Cape Town.

As I cruise into the downstairs parking the lights turn on for me and momentarily I feel like royalty. Stepping out into the Norval Foundation is a treat. The architecture is modern and functional- being an art museum amongst other things. I love the clean lines of this building. The galleries range in size and are always filled with exciting artists. The focus being Africa. Then there’s the Skotnes Restaurant that serves up a delicious menu and while you enjoy the flavours your gaze is mostly over the wetland and indigenous gardens. Here you can wander around and view plants and installations. Become a member and you’ll be invited to exhibition openings, musical evenings and other interesting events. It’s the place where I go alone to escape the humdrum or spend time with my family and friends.

Very friendly staff. Service is excellent and food in restaurant is superb. I recommend this place to all who wants different eating experience. Dont forget the art.

Beautiful art gallery/museum. Arrived there when a exhibition called when rain clouds gather was on. It reminded me of my varsity days. Beautiful works on display. The highlight for me was the sculpture garden. The most beautiful was the one made out of rocks! But who am I kidding, they were all beautiful. There was even a sound installation, giving you those Rosswell vibes!

This is the only art gallery in Cape Town I find myself coming back to everytime they have a new exhibit. The staff is so amazing and the art is phenomenal. I love how they focus more on promoting black South africans too. The restaurant is beautiful too, the food is not too bad.

A phenomenal gallery, it leaves our National Gallery in the shade. Exhibitions are well curated. Staff are friendly and helpful. The sculpture garden is great beautifully tended.

A Magnificent & Arresting Space ! The Norval Foundation is MUST see on your art tour of Cape Town ! The current exhibition ‘When Rain Cloud Gather’ a celebration of our African female art genius in the country is beyond moving - take your time - walk slowly - let it all sink in and then bask in the garden glory and celebrate the talent in our women. Highly recommend!

Regular exhibitions in the art gallery. A bar and open plan restaurant with panoramic views and outdoor seating. Pay for your parking ticket at the indoor kiosk or add it to your tab if you have a meal. Good food, wines and freshly squeezed juices available.

Interesting assembly of modern african art, paintings, documents and sculptures. A nice cafe to drink or eat something. A minus: Exept the cafe there is nowhere a place to sit down. About half an hour drive from the city center.

We attended a 60th birthday lunch in the restaurant- the new Grub and Vine. It was wonderful. All options on the 3 course menu were delicious, the terrace and view are delightful, and easy listening live music added to the overall enjoyment of our afternoon. Service was on point and the manager checked with our birthday girl regularly to make sure she was happy. Well done Grub and Vine!

I would love to give this absolutely beautiful garden a 5... but there was one thing that I thought was missing...they have gone though all the time and effort to plant and place all this beautiful fauna and flora yet there is no information on what plants they are. I personally feel that all that time put into making this an absolute gem of an outdoor art attraction, maybe they should think about putting up little signs to say what the different plants are... It could become the ultimate learning haven. 😃

Really an amazing experience. The decor is incredible, the garden is gorgeous, the restaurant has such a great staff and amazing food. Absolutely a place I would recommend.

The space was tranquil and spacious. The facilitators was informative and great. Really enjoyed the session

Restaurant was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere and scenery.... You need to go there and experience the peace and tranquility which I simply love. And to walk in the garden is totally awesome too. Simply loved it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Interesting art pieces. Informative and created awareness on a part of our history that was unknown to me. Took out a Membership card. The food at Skotnes Restaurant was a nice addition.

We went through a walk in their magnificent garden. It feels as though you can get lost in this lovely, indigenous garden where the art pieces greet you as you make your way through. Their restaurant has good coffee and we would certainly recommend the Norval Foundation for a unique experience. The art inside is also something to write home about! Take yourself on a well-deserved outing and relax.

Had a picnic there. Was pretty. Expensive though. But most things in Cape Town are. Would recommend if you have like an hour and a half to kill. There is some kind of art exhibit though but I never went. But would recommend all in all.

A wonderful outing to view beautifully curated artist exhibitions. Lovely serene garden setting with a scenic walk, spotted with memorable sculptures. Nice restaurant overlooking the splendid garden. Gift shop stocking merchandise linked to the art exhibits. Worth a visit every few months!

This stunning architectural monolith housing beautiful artwork to admire, is one way to spend you time in Cape Town. Set against the mountain as a backdrop it is testament to the beauty the city has to offer. Will be back to visit in future.

The setting is fantastic with a great view of the extensive gardens, however, the service was on the slow side. We needed to ask that our table be cleared. Food was fine, will revisit when we want to sip wine and enjoy a slow afternoon.

Wow! What an awesome n enriched cultural experience for our learners of Manenberg, whose not exposed to this type of calmness. It was an experience that will last with them for a long time. It really bears testimony to the fact that our environment does have an impact on our behaviour. They were in awe as to what they saw around them. Thank you very much. Easter Peak Primary School.

Went in December 2022. Below average and generic exhibits indoors but the garden is fantastic. Some of the sculptures outdoors are astoundingly creative.

Nice place with a pretty good restaurant. The tuna tartare was good but the mushroom risotto was not to my liking. Friendly staff. Very clean and nice

Beautiful morning spent at the gallery. The art is thought provoking and inspiring. I love how they are encouraging young people to appreciate art as something that shapes society.

I would recommend a visit. A thought provoking exhibition, followed by a chronological focus on one artist's work. Modern building making for comfortable viewing, albeit the ticket price is expensive likely making it inaccessible to many. There is also a beautiful sculpture garden which is worth a walk around. Lunch at the restaurant was also good.

I love this place. It's beautiful. The walk through the sculpture garden is amazing. And the restaurant is brilliant and caters to everyone's needs (even the kids) without losing its sense of "occasion"

I just love this place - beautifully curated exhibitions, a lovely sculpture garden, great restaurant & lots of fun events.

I loved the indigenous garden and it's sculptures. The exhibitions were interesting, stimulating and thought provoking. The coffee in the restaurant was hot and the carrot cake delicious. World Class!

Very unprofessional The internet site says : open EVERY day during the Xmas holidays and it is closed on Xmas day. Dozens of people are coming to find closed doors and a sorry parking warden. Well done !

Absolutely outstanding. Amazing setting, architecture, art and scrumptious lunch and excellent Steenberg bubbly. Thank you for an amazing day. Definitely to be repeated

Beautiful well maintained and amazing art and gardens

Amazing experience

Fabulous exhibition at present

Superb

A beautifully presented Art Gallery.

Nicely

Friendly staff nice place to visit

Covid safety protocol good. Great food and view from reataurant. Super Art.

Beautiful venue

Splendid

If you love art this is the place for you though the restaurant is a bit pricey

Great exhibition, lovely walk in sculpture garden & very good lunch . Now you get a years membership for R 120 & access as many times you want in the year so well worth it !

A superb art gallery with wonderful lighting and to add to the experience, a marvelous indigenous and wetland garden where a superb collection of sculptures are kept. With an entry fee of R160 for a single visit, it is better value to get a years admission for R250 per person whereby you would have the opportunity to see approximately 10 annual exhibitions. What a wonderful couple of hours spent. Next time we have to experience the restaurant as well.

Lovely outing. Artworks are stunning. Garden beautiful. Restaurant awesome food.

Lovey setting and if you’re into art, it’s pretty cool. The restaurant is nice but a bit pricey for the level you’d expect at that price. The setting is beautiful though and it’s a great building!

Great info on SA wood carving art history. Beautiful gardens!

Beautiful place, the Art Galleries have amazing work of Art. The food is delicious

Wonderful small but stylish gallery. There are only 3 rooms, but these contain some wonderful stuff. Be sure to walk around the sculpture garden. The setting is incredible

Expect the warmest welcome from security to reception to restaurant. Current exhibition feels like coming home to authentically South African art. The Skotness lives up to its reputation: delicious food in an expansive setting along with great service from Simba. Highly recommended.

A really well designed and tasteful exhibition featuring various artists. Set in the beautiful hills Steenberg against the drop of Steenberg wine farm and estate. Beautiful garden settings with very unusual art sculptors on display - provocative and thought provoking. Restaurant looked very interesting and inviting although did not have the time to visit.

Amazing, don't miss it🍏

Magnificent gallery, in an impressive setting. Irma Stern’s Zanzibari Years exhibit not to be missed. We enjoyed a pleasant brunch in the airy restaurant. The gardens are well-worth a visit too. And how great to see school children being guided through this beautiful space!

Fancy upmarket arty.

This was a spontaneous Sunday trip with my daughter. The museum garden was so much more than I had expected. Stunning artwork and so peaceful.

Stunning sculptures & kids loved it:)

This is a lovely place to visit.

When you need to see parts of yourself, Go, go there.

Sculpture garden is beautiful!

I went to the Skotnes resturant and art museum - beautiful scenery and atmosphere. Nestled between the wonderful and serene mountains of Tokai. It was was airy and spacious, had a wonderful time. Be aware that it is a family friendly resturant so there will be kids (some louder than others :). But other than that, *chef's kiss to the whole experience!

I don't understand why 70% of the gallery space is reserved for Jackson Hlungani's unrefined work. His pieces had neither artistic direction nor craftsmanship. But my, ow my... once you step into the garden, a magical world of talent and wonder unfolds. **one of my favourite pieces from the garden**

Lovely place, watch an exhibition or wander around in the sculpture garden. And definitely have a coffee and a cake on the terrace of the restaurant. One of my favorite places in Cape Town.

Great friendly staff

Interesting. I took my two granddaughters they were in awe of some of the sculpture work. The gardens are lovely too.

Fantastic setting, great views of the garden and mountain and the staff and food was excellent.

Amazing staff and great art.

Thanks R

Very interesting exhibition.lovrky gardens .

Amazing art. Such friendly staff. Loved it.

Amazing sculptures set in a glorious garden. Definitely worth visiting

This is a relatively new institution in Cape Town and I'm afraid it still has a bit of a "start-up" feel about it although obviously masses of money have already been thrown at the project and it's very smart. I visited for the first time today but I bought annual tickets because I know I'll be back. The institute is at an instant disadvantage from the point of view of competition because it has glorious Kirstenbosch just around the corner, but if Norval can find a niche to complement Kirstenbosch, it would only be to the benefit of the whole of the Cape. I agree with the comment about labelling the flora for educational purposes - although of course, Kirstenbosch was there first and they've done it well. The sculptures were a horror show. They could have done better with a collection of secondhand shop dummies from Woolworths. The pink abortion absolutely has to go as a matter of extreme urgency. I have already put a photo of that one and my comments up on Twitter - in fact, I did it while I was there, it's that urgent. It's made of fibreglass. It's flammable (I'm not offering any prizes by the way - that would constitute incitement to commit a crime). I want to see the art upstairs though - didn't have time today. If I don't report back on the art upstairs in a few weeks time, will someone please nag me.