Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)
#94🎨 Modern & ContemporaryCape Town, South Africa

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)

Africa's largest contemporary art museum

About the museum

Carved from a 1921 grain silo at the V&A Waterfront by Heatherwick Studio, Zeitz MOCAA is the largest museum of contemporary African art and diaspora.

Must-see highlights

  • Heatherwick atrium
  • Centre for Photography
  • Costume Institute
  • Permanent African contemporary art collection

Recognition

🏆 Architectural icon

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