Various galleries are located around the city, with the Pretoria Art Museum being one not to be missed. Each year, the Pretoria Art Museum plays host to the Sasol New Signatures art prize, which always proves to be something of a crowd puller.Also of note is the Association of Arts Pretoria, which is a non-profit gallery where many local, up-and-coming South African artists exhibit their array of pieces. Lovers of sculpture would be advised to pay a visit to either the Anton Van Wouw Museum or the University of South Africa Art Gallery (UNISA).
Alette Wessels Kunskamer
Address: Maroelana Centre, 27 Maroelana Street, Maroelana, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 346 0728
Operating as both a commercial gallery and a consultant for art works, the Alette Wessels Kunskamer specialises in all kinds of South African art, ranging from colourful contemporary canvasses to historical and valuable old masters. If you are looking for something in particular and wish to invest in some serious art, this is certainly the place to come.
Open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00
Admission: free
Pretoria Art Museum
Address: Wessels Street / Schoeman Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 344 1807
As well as displaying its permanent collection of South African art, Pretoria's main art gallery hosts temporary exhibitions and is also home to an information centre. The exhibits range from 20th-century pieces by prominent contemporary artists, to Dutch old masters from the 17th century.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge
Association of Arts Pretoria (Kunsvereniging)
Address: 171 Mackie Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel : +27 012 346 3100
Known for its innovative visual art and successful fundraising, this organisation was established in the mid-20th century and is located next to the Austin Roberts bird sanctuary attraction. A number of well-supported events take place each year at the Association of Arts Pretoria, including both the PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor awards and also the ABSA Atelier competition.
Open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:30 to 13:00
Admission: free
Anton Van Wouw Museum
Address: 299 Clark Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 460 7422
Part of the city's very own University of Pretoria, this gallery was formerly the residence and studio of acclaimed Dutch sculptor Anton Van Wouw (1862 to 1945), who is said to be nothing short of the father of South African sculpture. Those visiting the Anton Van Wouw Museum will find some 60 pieces of sculpture, together with pretty gardens and a fish pond. The house itself dates from the late 1930s and is an excellent example of stylish architecture from that period.
Open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: free
University of South Africa Art Gallery (UNISA Art Gallery)
Address: Ground floor,Kgorong Building, University of South Africa, Preller and Ridge Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel. +27 012 441 5863
The University of South Africa Art Gallery is often better known as simply the UNISA Art Gallery and is located within the UNISA main campus Kgorong Building, being founded in the early sixties. Home to a surprisingly impressive permanent collection of over 100 modern sculptures and art works from around South Africa, the UNISA also hosts various temporary exhibitions, art-related events and presentations.
Open: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: free
