Attractions in Benoni
Distances are from the town centre.
The Playground - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Playground market, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Braamfontein, Johannesburg, is an innovative space designed to foster creativity, community, and culture. It is a dynamic venue that hosts a variety of events, including markets, music performances, art exhibitions and food festivals. ...
Alexander Theatre - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, is a prominent cultural landmark with a rich history that reflects the evolution of the city's artistic and performance scene. Opened in 1951, the theatre quickly became a hub for live performances, including plays, musicals, and concerts, serv...
Nelson Mandela Shadow Boxer Statue - Johannesburg
The Nelson Mandela Shadow Boxer Statue is a captivating sculpture located in Johannesburg outside the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. Here's more about it: 1. Description: The statue depicts a young Nelson Mandela in boxing attire, captured mid-stride as if he's engaged in shadow boxing. ...
SAB World Of Beer - Newtown, Johannesburg
The SAB World Of Beer in Newtown, Johannesburg offers a fascinating look into the processes and culture of beer-making and beer drinking through the ages. The tour reveals the art and science of beer-making throughout history, from the early days in ancient Eygpt right through until modern tim...
Wits Art Museum - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Wits Art Museum, located on the Braamfontein campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to showcasing and preserving South African art. Opened in 2012, the museum is known for its extensive collection of modern and contemporary...
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre - Johannesburg
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg is South Africa's largest science center, dedicated to promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Located in Newtown, it was established in 2004 to create a hands-on learning environment where people of all ages can ...
Arts Alive Festival - Newtown, Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival is one of South Africa's premier cultural events, held annually in the city of Johannesburg. Since its inception in 1992, the festival has celebrated the rich and diverse artistic heritage of the city, becoming a major highlight on Johannesburg's...
Market Theatre - Newtown, Johannesburg
The Market Theatre, located in the vibrant cultural hub of Newtown, Johannesburg, is one of South Africa’s most iconic and historically significant performing arts venues. Established in 1976, the theatre emerged as a crucial platform for anti-apartheid expression, offering a space for artists to...
Workers' Museum - Newtown, Johannesburg
The Workers' Museum in Newtown, Johannesburg, is a poignant testament to South Africa's labour history, particularly under apartheid. Situated in the old municipal workers’ compound, the museum highlights the harsh realities of life for black migrant labourers who worked for the city. Built in th...
Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre - Forest Town, Johannesburg
Tucked quietly into the leafy suburb of Forest Town, the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is far more than a museum, it is a space of conscience and reflection. Opened in its purpose-built home in 2019, the Centre exists to ensure that the memory of past atrocities is preserved with digni...
Newtown Diwali Festival - Newtown, Johannesburg
The Newtown Diwali Festival is an annual cultural celebration that takes place at Mary Fitzgerald Square in the vibrant Newtown Precinct of Johannesburg. This festival, dedicated to the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, brings together diverse communities to celebrate Indian cu...
Museum Africa - Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg
Museum Africa, located in the heart of Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural Precinct, is a prominent institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing South Africa's rich cultural and historical heritage. Established in 1994, the museum occupies a historic building that was originally used as a marke...
Mary Fitzgerald Square - Newtown, Johannesburg
Mary Fitzgerald Square is a central gathering space in the heart of Newtown, Johannesburg, named in honor of Mary Fitzgerald, South Africa's first female trade unionist and political activist. Established in 1991, the square has become an iconic landmark in the city and a hub for cultural, politi...
Everard Read Gallery - Rosebank, Johannesburg
The Everard Read Gallery in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is South Africa’s oldest commercial art gallery, established in 1913. Renowned for its commitment to showcasing contemporary art, the gallery features a diverse range of works by both established and emerging artists. It serves as a key cultural...
University Of The Witwatersrand (Wits) - Johannesburg
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is one of the country’s top research universities, renowned for its academic excellence and influence in shaping South Africa's history. Established in 1922, Wits originated from the South African School of Mines, ...
Circa Gallery - Rosebank, Johannesburg
Circa Gallery, an architectural gem in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is a contemporary art gallery that has become an iconic cultural destination. Opened in 2009, the gallery is known for its distinctive elliptical design by StudioMAS, featuring curved aluminum fins that provide a striking visual impac...
Gallagher Convention Centre - Midrand, Johannesburg
The Gallagher Convention Centre is one of the largest and most prestigious conference and exhibition venues in South Africa. Located in Midrand, between Pretoria and Johannesburg, it serves as a prime location for both national and international events due to its strategic positioning near major ...
Wits Planetarium - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Wits Planetarium (formally Johannesburg Planetarium), located at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in Braamfontein, is one of South Africa's oldest and most iconic educational institutions dedicated to astronomy and space science. Opened in 1960, it was the first full-size...
Origins Centre (Wits University) - Johannesburg
The Origins Centre, located on the Braamfontein campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is a unique museum dedicated to the origins of humankind and the development of human culture. Established in 2006, the centre serves as a cultural and educational hub that explores the ...
The Country Club Johannesburg - Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg
The Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead, Sandton, is one of South Africa’s premier leisure and business clubs, offering an exceptional blend of sports, recreational, and social facilities. The club, which dates back to 1906, is well-known for its outstanding golf courses, including the Woodmead...