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By David20130609

“Worth a visit”

Feb 2020

Very enjoy art museum. The staff was very helpful and explain what was going on for the rest of the day.

“Linder auditorium”

July 2019

The Linder Auditorium on the Wits education campus is beautifully designed with acoustics in mind. It is beautiful to look at, spacious to sit in and a joy to enjoy music in. Spent a lovely afternoon listening to child soloists aged 7 to 12 play with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra under conductor Kutlwano Masote.

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Sophia W

Johannesburg, South Africa131 contributions

Wonderfully curated, pity parking is tricky

Nov 2016 • Family

I am really excited about WAM - everything from the curation to the café is a great experience. It's always tricky finding parking though, and Wits security are really awful to visitors. Otherwise this would have got 5 stars. Definitely not to be missed!

Written 26 February 2017

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Gita48

Johannesburg, South Africa34 contributions

Unusual exhibitions in Braamfontein

Sept 2016 • Family

WAM is a beautiful museum attached to the University of Witswatersrand and has regular exhibitions of South African art and art installations. It has a bright and inviting coffee shop attached to it.

Written 21 November 2016

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David20130609

Waunakee, WI1,182 contributions

Worth a visit

Feb 2020 • Couples

Very enjoy art museum. The staff was very helpful and explain what was going on for the rest of the day.

Written 7 March 2020

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ImeldaMario

Lakeland, FL732 contributions

More of a gallery than a museum

June 2018 • Solo

I was disappointed in this museum as it was quite small. Looking at their website, they brag about having 10,000 artifacts of historical and cultural significance. What was on display when I visited was mostly contemporary art, filling 3 large rooms (2 on the lower level).

Written 21 June 2018

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danders212

Johannesburg, South Africa53 contributions

Great Gallery Space

Sept 2016 • Family

Since the new building, a great gallery to visit with really interesting work from some great contemporary artists.

Written 28 November 2016

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senorneek

Pretoria, South Africa74 contributions

Walter Battiss: "I invented myself" The Jack Ginsberg Collection

July 2016 • Family

A must-see for any lover of south african art. A truly magnificent collection of the work of Battiss, spanning all five parts of his life. The Fook Island work is particularly well represented but there are examples of his wide range of artistic styles and skills.

To do it justice, you may require a 2nd or 3rd visit to the exhibition.

Free of charge access to WAM and we parked safely underground (not sure if always available to the public).

VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

WAM also has highly rated collection of african art.

Written 6 July 2016

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cate0072015

San Juan, Puerto Rico37 contributions

Small, well laid out

Nov 2015 • Solo

The exhibits were mostly highlighting the research of postgraduate students at Wits, who each focus on one object for one semester, and on a prize-winning photographer's photoessay. It was a small gallery but free and very well laid out. The older objects are well preserved and well presented. I believe during the week they have an artist in residence.

Written 16 November 2015

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whit_zoe

London, UK14 contributions

Good coffee and light bites

Dec 2014 • Business

Wits Art Museum's on-site cafe has a decent selection of pastries, sandwiches and some hot main dishes. It is located centrally in Braamfontein's hub of food, art and design

Written 8 January 2015

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HafsaPretoria

Pretoria150 contributions

Place of interest

Jan 2014 • Family

Beautiful old buildings. Lovely gardens and vibey atmosphere. It's a lovely place of interest with a lot of history. Very inspirational for a young person. Not safe at night.

Written 16 September 2014

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G B

Johannesburg, South Africa6 contributions

Free weekend activity

Aug 2014 • Solo

With a massive campus which is free to access it is highly reccomended that one just goes there on a Saturday to go walk around and just enjoy the peace with in such a busy city. From beautiful surroundings to unique architecture, Wits offers all of that. I would highly reccomend just a strole around the campus which will probably take 1h30 to just blow off some steam.

Written 16 September 2014

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