Pretoria Art Museum

　　The Pretoria Art Museum is situated within Arcadia Park in Pretoria, South Africa. The original gallery was built in the 1930s, and a new gallery was constructed in 1962, officially opening in May 1964. The new building features a modern international design with unique and innovative elements, offering a refreshing aesthetic. Moreover, the surrounding environment is pristine — with azure skies, blooming flowers, and lush green lawns complementing the gallery, making the entire scene a beautiful painting in itself.

　　The Pretoria Art Museum is an important museum showcasing the development of South African art. It focuses on collecting works of South African art, primarily housing the municipal art collection, which largely originates from the donation of one woman: in 1932, Lady Michaelis donated a substantial collection of artworks left to her by her late husband to the city government. These artworks mainly include pieces from the 17th-century “North Dutch school” as well as works by renowned South African artists such as Pieter Wenning and Frans Oerder. In recent years, the museum has placed greater emphasis on acquiring contemporary South African artworks.

　　Pretoria Art Museum Reason to visit: One of the most important museums in Pretoria Continent: Africa Country/Region: South Africa Province/State: Gauteng Province City: Pretoria