The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP) — Attraction in Tshwane Ward 56

The Javett Art Centre, located at the University of Pretoria, is an exceptional new attraction, showcasing the art heritage of South Africa and the continent of Africa. The museum bills itself as dedicated to the "Art of Africa".

"Art centre" is really a misnomer - this attraction is a large and impressive art museum or gallery. It houses a range of exceptional art of Africa, from Irma Stern's "Arab Priest" to Alexis Preller's "Discovery".

But the most impressive exhibit of all is the Mapungubwe Collection, with its centrepiece, a tiny, but perfectly fashioned gold rhino. The Mapungubwe Collection dates from AD 1000 – AD 1300, and was discovered by archaeologists in the what is now the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, in the north-east of South Africa. The Mapungubwe Kingdom boasted master goldsmiths; the rhino, and a range of other gold pieces including necklaces and other small figurines, are testament to their craftsmanship.

The museum is large and spacious, with three floors of exceptional art, all laid out expertly, in a way to entice the viewer in. Opened on 24 September 2019, it must already rate as one of South Africa's top...

A State-of-the-Art facility that is unparalleled by any other in South Africa. The opening event the Artology Exhibition was impeccable and the curatorial effort by the UP Museums was equally so. It is rare to see South African masterworks so well maintained and this alone makes Artology a must see. The synergy between the architecture of the Javett-UP and the intent of Artology to create access pathways for audiences outside the academic citadel is poetic at least and telling of a new era in audience development for the UP Museums. In addition to the Artology Exhibition, the adjacent galleries at the Javett-UP is beaming with cutting-edge curations that slices to the heart of pertinent conversations of our time. Looking forward to see what happens next in this...

This is a spacious, multilevel volume art gallery and possibly the largest and most modern of its kind in the capital city of Pretoria. Safe parking is accessible from Lynnwood road, and the Art Centre is adjacent to additional surrounding space for open air music concerts and an area where food can be served. A connecting passage forms a decorative bridge across Lynnwood road, the most visible part for commuters traveling along that busy road. This means the complex is also linked to and accessible from the opposite side of the road, where the main campus of the University of Pretoria is situated. Students have free access, though the public needs to pay an entrance fee. Memberships to some arts associations offer free or discounted...