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The South African National Gallery in Cape Town was established in 1871, from a collection of 45 paintings
bequeathed by Thomas Butterworth Bayley. Since that time many more patrons have contributed to the gallery's collection which now contains thousands of paintings and sculptures from around the world.
The gallery has a particularly fine collection of British, Dutch and French paintings, especially from the early 20th century, such as work from the New English Art Club and the Bloomsbury Group.
In recent years the gallery has focused on developing it's collection of indigenous artwork, especially sculptures and beadwork. Ongoing efforts are also being made to repatriate African works of art that have left the country.
The gallery's vast collection cannot be exhibited at one time, so one can expect to find new works on
display on a regular basis.
HOURS:
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
ADDRESS:
Government Avenue,
Company Gardens,
Cape Town
ENTRANCE FEES (2006):
Adults : R10.00
Children: R5.00
Saturdays: free
TEL:
(021) 467 4660
Nearby Towns:Higgovale, Gardens Cape Town, Devil's Peak Estate, Oranjezicht, Zonnebloem, De Waterkant, Vredehoek, Highlands Estate, Cape Town CBD, Cape Town City Bowl, Tamboerskloof, V&A Waterfront, Green Point, Fresnaye, Three Anchor Bay Nearby Points Of Interest:South African Jewish Museum, South African Museum, Cape Town Holocaust Centre, The South African HorrorFest, Labia Theatre, District Six Museum, Out The Box Festival, The Fugard Theatre, Brass Band Pops, Greenmarket Square-Cape Town-South Africa, Daddy Bloom Flower Show, Rooftop Rocks, A Gift Affair, Cape Town Military Tattoo, Cape Bonsai Kai Show |
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