Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

1 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The permanent collections consist of South African art (particularly that of the Eastern Cape), British art, international printmaking and Oriental art. The three exhibition halls are rehung every few months ... all are welcome to view. Tours and School workshops are held daily.
Category: Museums

Reviews

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magda m, 18 MAY 2018

If you are in Port Elizabeth I definitely suggest you to visit this art Museum for the beautiful and vast contemporary and historical collection of art which includes African traditional beads...

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GDay1044, 5 SEP 2017

I had an hour to spare after a business meeting which was all I needed - it is small and features mostly local (to the Eastern Cape) artworks, sculptures and handicraft - free admission was a bonus...

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Gita L, 16 JAN 2017

The team that runs this Art Gallery are really committed to creating beautiful situations and also lovely exhibitions. We attended with college students for an opening night and enjoyed jazz music...

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Connie W, 28 NOV 2016

So glad that I went to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum. I took a taxi because it would have been a long walk from Lungile Backpack Lodge where I was staying (great location). The museum is...

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rajkumar66, 5 NOV 2016

If you have an hour to spare in Port Elizabeth visit this contemporary art gallery: - located close to the historical walk - free entry - a wide range of impressive paintings and sculptures...

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Jilldutoit, 10 JUL 2016

Formerly known as the King George VI Art Gallery, this art museum was opened in 1956 and stands at the main entrance to St George's Park. The temporary exhibition currently on view is entitled "This...

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365giannad, 25 JUN 2016

This art museum is lovely but lacks energy. It is a staid collection without anything which stands out and would make you want to tell people to go and take a look. It has got one or two pieces which...

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Zachary N, 16 FEB 2016

Was very pleased with the diversity and quality of the indigenous collection offered at this outstanding museum. Both the permanent collection and the temporary exhibits were top-notch. Very...

Classification

Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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