De Zuid-Afrikaanse Nationaal Museum voor Militaire Geschiedenis heeft een van de meest extensief collecties over de rol van Zuid-Afrika in verschillende conflicten bij de jaren. Vliegtuigen, gepantserde vervoerders, artillerie, kleine wapens, uniformen en kunst van de oorlog zijn allen op te vertonen, alsook er zijn documenteren over de militaire betrokkenheid van het land ter wereld. De winkel van het museum verkoopt verfrissingen en een indrukwekkende reeks van boeken. Gratis video shows voor bezoekers op het weekend en op feestdagen, terwijl de speeltuin zeker is om vermaakt kinderen houden. Een verwijzing bibliotheek, ruimte voor conferenties en faciliteiten zijn ook beschikbaar.
Het Apartheid Museum toont het beste van de smerige geschiedenis over apartheid in Zuid-Afrika. Onder de bijgelichte leiding van Nelson Mandela, het land heeft trotseerde de ruwe tijden van rassendiscriminatie, en dit museum staat als een herinnering van die verschrikkelijke verhalen en ervaringen. Foto's, filmmateriaal en artefacten getoond in de 22 tentoonstelling gebieden zullen door een epische reis over de strijd van een volk voor de mensheid brengen. Dus als je in Johannesburg bent en heb je niet deze plek bezoekt, mist u een kans om een inzicht te krijgen in de gebeurtenissen die een integraal onderdeel van de geschiedenis van Zuid-Afrika gespeelde.
Art On Main is an art gallery that displays a number of very interesting art pieces. The creative space does more than display artwork. Artists congregate to discuss and share ideas, opinions, and thoughts, while an outdoor cinema screens film and a rooftop bar let artists, as well as customers, relax over a drink. They also have a reading room, art supplies, and bookstore and even host music concerts. Do call ahead for more details about the artists and more.
Meaning a place of light, Maboneng is an urban neighborhood that has been privately developed in eastern Johannesburg CBD. With several independent retail, restaurants and entertainment venues as well as loft apartments, offices, hotel, a museum and creative factory spaces, the place is a thriving cultural hub.
This area of Johannesburg is filled with mixed themes and is rife with history. A symbol of South Africa's journey to freedom, the Constitutional Court sits where the Old Fort Prison Complex used to house both political and common criminals. Figures such as Robert Sobukwe, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were once imprisoned in these walls until its closure in 1983. This site has been transformed into a monument of perseverance and justice. Guided and interactive tours are scheduled regularly.
Bringing to life the almost lost concept of the Bioscope, this venue is a movie theater that strives to steer clear from mainstream cinema, focusing more on independent cinema. Located on the ground floor of the bustling Main Street Life building, The Bioscope opened its doors in 2010 and since then has been providing the locals with a space where they can discover something different, movies that deal with issues that matter, rather than the glamor of the mainstream cinema. From films made by not-so-known local filmmakers, to films made by filmmakers from around the globe, The Bioscope is the ideal stop for any cinema lover. See the website to know more.
This warehouse of photojournalism will please amateur and professional photographers alike. With a definite slant towards documenting the technological advances of photography down the years, the museum nonetheless has lots to offer for those less interested in the nitty-gritty of shutter mechanisms and lens specifications. Enjoy a privileged glimpse into bygone eras of evolving photographic skill and technique at Bensusan Museum.
This is the biggest and busiest movie-spread in South Africa: 16 cinemas that you get into through quick ticketing, and which, seat-wise, range from 51 to 316. Films swiftly move in and out owing to popularity. If you have the right card you can phone-book and then swiftly swipe for your tickets once you get there. Kids and pensioners pay less, weekends are more expensive and most of the food is junk!
The 1896-built Windybrow Theater is a fine example of Victorian architecture and provides a pleasant stage for theater artists and its practitioners. It is housed inside a former mining center, which is now declared as a national monument and serves as a fine cultural institution for performing arts. With a seating capacity for 250 people, the main theater of the hall has a revolving stage and is a regular venue for various theater performances. Equipped with state-of-the-art sound technology and infrastructure, the theater proves to be a unique stage for an institution that aims to nurture the development of theater groups in Africa.
Bernie Stanko Oriental Art Gallery creates a platform that encourages the mixing of art styles and culture. Located in the bustling locality of Parktown, this art gallery is know for its selection of pieces that come from all parts of the Orient. Art enthusiats can delve into the many unique styles of artists from countries such as India, China and Japan among others. Its regular exhibitions cause quite the stir in the African art community and is thus a must try while in Johannesburg. For more details on the space and scheduled events, do call ahead.
Johannesburg South Africa Temple is one of the 147 LDS churches from around the world and is one of the earliest temples constructed in the country. Initially a commercial property of financiers and mining giants, this church was built in 20th Century and continues to impress its visitors with its charming architecture. The contemporary architecture of the church is complemented with spacious and elegant interiors and its signature six tall spikes get it noticed even from a distance. Nestled in the city of Johannesburg, this church is now surrounded by beautiful mansions from 18th Century, commercial complexes, schools and hospitals.
With the growing population of Tamil devotees in Johannesburg, The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple was established in the 19th Century. Initially just a small shack-like structure, the temple was majorly renovated during the late 20th Century. However, its present structure dates back to the renovations in 2011 and is dedicated to Lord Muruga (Lord Karthikeya). With around 20,000 devotees coming in every year to offer their prayers, this is one of the most popular temples in South Africa. Besides, the regular prayers and services, The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple hosts several cultural festivities and performs weddings with the Tamil ceremonies.