Oliewenhuis Art Gallery

The Oliewenhuis Art Gallery is housed in a Cape Dutch estate and is called for the untamed olive trees that grow on the slopes nearby. The gallery is a branch of the National Museum in Bloemfontein, and its solely South African art-focused permanent collection includes everything from old masters to modern paintings and sculpture.

It is one of the newest art museums in the nation and the only institution of its sort in the Free State. The Department of Public Works' Principal Architect, William Mollison, and his assistant, John Stockwing Cleland, created the design for Oliewenhuis in 1935. This Grant's Hill palace, which was finished in 1941, housed the Union of South Africa's Governor General beginning in 1942.

Modern technology is used by The Oliewenhuis Art Gallery to preserve and display artworks in the best climatic and security circumstances. The special South African art collections there, which include several works and masterpieces from famous person, are available for visitors to learn more about. Thomas Baines, Pieter Wenning, and Willem Coetzer are some of the artists. There are moving temporary exhibits on view in an underground reservoir.

Explore the 12-acre grounds on one of the many walking routes after appreciating the gallery's artwork and seeing sculptures of historical personalities from South Africa. This is a nice location for a picnic as well. Or, you may eat something at the on-site Terrace Café, which has outside seating. Don't miss the vibrant carousel, which features African and European mythological themes to reflect the diverse cultures of the nation.

Address: 16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa

Phone: +27 51 011 0525

Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 216 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: nasmus.co.za