O Museu do Apartheid reflete melhor a história dos dias do apartheid na África do Sul. Sob a orientação hábil de Nelson Mandela, o país lutou fortemente contra a discriminação racial, e este museu permanece como uma lembrança dessas histórias e experiências. Fotografias, filmagens e artefatos exibidos nas 22 áreas de exposição nos levarão pela jornada da luta da nação. Se você estiver em Joanesburgo, não perca a oportunidade de conhecer essa parte integrante da história da África do Sul.
Incorporating interactive learning methods to promote science and technology education, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is a popular destination in the city. The large number of exhibits aim at improving public awareness to technological advancements and inventions. The center constitutes state-of-the-art classrooms, an auditorium and well-equipped laboratories. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre also regularly features a range of entertaining parties and events.
Housed in a 15-story building, the Neighbourgoods Market's structure impresses you with the mural artwork by Eduard Villa. Open every Saturday through the morning and afternoon, the Neighbourgoods Market is a nice place to spend a warm morning, whether you want to enjoy browsing through local artisan products, sample the various delicacies cooked up by local chefs or get fresh food fresh from the farmers' produce. Besides the fresh produce, the market comes alive during the various festivities like the We Love Real Craft Beer Festival, the Barrel and Vine Festival Festival and so on that happen throughout the year.
Housed at the Juta Street, Stevenson Gallery is a popular art-space in Johannesburg. This art gallery is known for showcasing the artworks and paintings by several artists, local as well as international. Operating since 20008, this gallery has been a platform for upcoming artists and is known for housing artworks by famed artists like Glenn Ligon, Rineke Dijkstra and many others. The gallery is famous for being a venue for several art-fairs ever since its establishment and is truly an art and cultural hub of the town. This gallery invites all the art enthusiasts for visitation.
South African Airways Museum Society was established in 1986 and showcases aircraft models and other memorabilia such as photographs and other write-ups. The airplanes are on display through the year, and the interiors can be used for corporate events as well. There are two planes which are still fully functional and are used for charter flights or touring. You could opt for taking a 20 minute flight in the historic flights Douglas C-4 or the Douglas C-3 by paying a certain admission fee.
Located in the Nelson Mandela Square, Peacemakers celebrates the lives dedicated to spreading peace in the world. Museum exhibits take visitors through the fascinating and inspiring stories of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Though stories from all over the world are covered, there's a special emphasis on national heroes Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela. Paper doves cover an entire wall in the museum, symbolizing the eternal mark of peace. Visitors are encouraged to add to the display with their own paper doves. Admission is free. Check website for more.