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Zeitz MOCAA Details verified

Attractions · V&A Waterfront

Independent public non-profit museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, housed in the Silo District's converted grain silo — the largest museum of its kind on the continent.

AAFRICAA Store Details verified

Gifts & Crafts · V&A Waterfront

Independent lifestyle emporium curating contemporary African design — fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts from the continent's leading independent brands and designers.

Mullers Gallery Details verified

Art Galleries · City Centre

Exhibition space upstairs from Mullers Optometrists' Art Deco shopfront on Longmarket Street, hosting regular shows by local artists and studios.

Clay Cafe Hout Bay Details verified

Art Classes · Hout Bay

Paint-your-own-ceramics studio and family restaurant on Main Road; choose a bisque piece, glaze it in-house and collect it fired.

The Watershed Details verified

Gifts & Crafts · V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront market hall housing over 150 independent South African makers, designers, craftspeople and food traders under one roof — Africa's largest collection of local craft and design.

Two Oceans Aquarium Details verified

Attractions · V&A Waterfront

Landmark aquarium on the V&A Waterfront showcasing the marine life of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, with a non-profit foundation driving its education, conservation and research work.

Berman Contemporary

Art Galleries · V&A Waterfront

Concept-driven, practice-led gallery founded by Candice Berman in 2016, platforming women artists. Based in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront, open Tuesday to Saturday.

Axis Art Gallery

Art Galleries · De Waterkant

Boutique gallery on Waterkant Street, operating since 2019, selling a tightly curated wall of contemporary work by South African and international artists. Open Tuesday to Friday and on Saturday mornings.

Christopher Moller Gallery

Art Galleries · Gardens

Contemporary gallery in a Victorian home on Kloof Nek Road, showing South African artists through both an in-person and an online programme. Open Tuesday to Friday, by appointment on Mondays and Saturdays.

THK Gallery

Art Galleries · City Centre

Contemporary gallery on Waterkant Street, founded in 2018 by Frank Schönau and co-directed by Linda Pyke, pairing established and emerging African artists with international peers. Has a satellite project space in Cologne.

Alexander Art Academy Details verified

Art Classes · Fish Hoek

Independent Fish Hoek art school on Herschel Road offering drawing and painting classes for all levels.

Craft Picture Framers Details verified

Framing & Restoration · Claremont

Family-run picture framing business framing all work on-site at its Claremont workshop.

In-Fin-Art Details verified

Framing & Restoration · Wynberg

Family-run Wynberg picture framing and restoration business offering re-gilding and antique frame repair.

Ground Culture Details verified

Comedy & Theatre · Observatory

Independent comedy club and cafe in Observatory hosting weekly stand-up and open mics.

Artsauce Details verified

Art Supplies & Dealers · Gardens

Independent fine art materials supplier with a retail store on Roeland Street, Gardens.

Artsavingsclub Details verified

Art Supplies & Dealers · Claremont

Independently run fine art supplies shop in Claremont selling professional art materials.

Shortmarket Framing Details verified

Framing & Restoration · City Centre

Independent city-centre custom framing studio offering made-to-measure framing, repair and restoration.

Untitled Details verified

Art Classes · Salt River

Independent Salt River art studio offering adult painting, drawing and sculpture classes and weekly workshops.

Hout Bay Gallery

Art Galleries · Hout Bay

Family-run contemporary gallery on Victoria Avenue, showing painting, sculpture and prints by emerging and established South African artists; under John and Marika Hargitai since 1998.

Museum of Illusions Details verified

Museums · Gardens

Kloof Street museum of optical illusions, visual tricks and hands-on interactive displays. Tickets from R200.

The Corner Store Details verified

Gifts & Crafts · City Centre

Design-forward Bree Street collaborative space celebrating African creativity, from considered retail and slow luxury to bread out of its own oven.

Alliance Française du Cap Details verified

Attractions · City Centre

French cultural centre on Loop Street, hosting exhibitions by local and international artists in an intimate space, with wine and conversation attached.

Cape Film Supply Details verified

Art Supplies & Dealers · City Centre

Harrington Street lab and shop for high-end photographic film processing, film cameras, accessories and darkroom supplies.

HUB Gallery Details verified

Art Galleries · City Centre

Home of the Spier Arts Trust on Commercial Street, backing South African art careers with an explicit social-transformation brief.