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Museum Africa


Over the decades the city of Johannesburg has been of much importance to the business men due to the large number of industries located here. In the recent decades a number of shopping centers have come up in Johannesburg as the number of tourists coming to this city has increased significantly. Some of the most lavish shopping centers in Johannesburg are- Sandton City, Hyde Park and Rose bank. While being in this city you will come across a number of tourist attractions.







Museum Africa is one of the major attractions in Johannesburg that have been glorifying the city since decades. Built in the region of Newton in Johannesburg, Museum Africa has been founded in the year 1993. The famous Market Theater is situated just opposite to the Museum Africa.

Being one of the finest museums in South Africa, Museum Africa showcases numerous exhibits that depicts the ancient cultures and historical instances that occurred here. Various artifacts and displays are there depicting the period of mining and domestic labor in South Africa. You can even have the glimpse of the township jazz displayed through the various exhibits. The works of two great persons who spread peace and nonviolence, Nelson Mandela and Gandhi can be seen in this incredible museum in Johannesburg.



In Museum Africa you will get to see various kinds of artifacts from the prehistoric era to the modern times. The various collections includes numerous photographs and paintings. Geological samples as well as scriptures from the ancient times are also displayed here. To witness the life and habits of the men in the stone age and iron age you must come to this wonderful South African Museum. Museum Africa remains open for the visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. The timings to visit this museum are from 9 am to 5 pm.

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