Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa)
Normal Price: Adult – R250 | Child – Free
What you get: Single entry – City Pass offer applicable from 10:00 – 18:00, daily.
Take a journey through a unique space showcasing stories of Africa through art
Housed at the V&A Waterfront in a stunning venue designed by architect Thomas Heatherwick, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) building itself is as much a piece of art as its collection.
Zeitz MOCAA Highlights
- Cutting-edge art from Africa and the diaspora
- Breath-taking views from the rooftop venue and eatery
- A historically significant venue designed by renowned architect Thomas Heatherwick
OVERVIEW
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a public, not-for-profit contemporary art museum which collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits 21st-century art from Africa and the diaspora. With over 100 galleries, spread across nine floors, the museum displays cutting-edge work in its permanent and special exhibitions. Expect to view remarkable pieces from Kendell Geers (SA), Ghada Amer (Egypt), Kudzanai Chiurai (Zimbabwe), Mouna Karray (Tunisia) and many more.
HISTORY
The museum, a towering 100,000-square-foot space, opened in September 2017. It was named after Jochen Zeitz, the former CEO of Puma, who lent his name and vast private collection. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the space is dedicated to contemporary African art and is the largest museum – comprising more than 100 galleries over nine floors – to open on the continent in more than a century. It focuses exclusively on 21st-century work from Africa and the diaspora, centred around Zeitz’s private collection.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
V&A Waterfront Silo District, S Arm Rd, Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Phone: +27 (0)87 350 4777
Website: www.zeitzmocaa.museum
THINGS TO KNOW
ADVICE FOR VISITORS
It is tempting to snap a picture of yourself outside the museum and claim that you have been, but the really intriguing feature is the uniquely designed 10-storey-high atrium only seen from inside. With free entry, all year for under-18s and free entry for African citizens on Wednesdays from 10 am – 1 pm, there is no excuse to miss a trip to the Zeitz MOCAA.
The best strategy is to purchase a ticket online to avoid the queues at the entrance and arrive around 11:30 am to allow yourself an hour and a half in the gallery before getting a bite to eat in either the museum restaurant or one of the many beautiful restaurants on offer at the Waterfront.
Once you have satisfied your hunger, return to the galleries for as long as you desire. Keep an eye on the website for time-based activities and events, such as Museum Night. If your history of African art is limited, it may be a good idea to visit the Iziko South African National Gallery to provide context to the contemporary works exhibited in the Zeitz MOCAA.
DID YOU KNOW
The museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to African contemporary art. It is housed in an almost 100-year-old abandoned grain silo (that also happened to once be the tallest building in Sub-Saharan Africa) along with Cape Town’s bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
