Attractions in Boksburg
Distances are from the town centre.
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...
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...
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...
Rosebank African Craft Market - Rosebank, Johannesburg
The Rosebank African Craft Market in Rosebank, Johannesburg is one of South Africa’s premier markets for African arts, crafts, and handmade goods, attracting locals and tourists alike. Located in the bustling suburb of Rosebank, the market originally emerged in the late 1990s as a space where Afr...
Rosebank Mall - Rosebank, Johannesburg
Rosebank Mall is a prominent shopping destination in Rosebank, Johannesburg, known for its diverse retail offerings, modern design, and cultural appeal. Established in the early 1970s, Rosebank Mall has evolved significantly over the decades, transforming from a modest shopping center into an ups...
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, ...
Mushroom Farm Park - Sandton, Johannesburg
Mushroom Farm Park, tucked away in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg, is a peaceful green retreat that provides a welcome escape from the city’s gleaming high-rises and fast pace. Once the site of an old mushroom farm, the park has been transformed into a modern urban oasis, offering well-kept l...
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...
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 ...
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...
Oriental Plaza - Fordsburg, Johannesburg
The Oriental Plaza, located in the bustling suburb of Fordsburg in Johannesburg, is a vibrant and iconic shopping destination known for its rich history and cultural significance. Established in the 1970s as a result of the forced removals during the apartheid era, the plaza was intended to be a ...
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...
Nelson Mandela Square - Sandton, Johannesburg
Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, is a prominent landmark that combines commercial activity with cultural significance. Opened in 1994 and originally named Sandton Square, it was renamed in 2004 to honor South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela. The squa...
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...
Sandton City Shopping Centre - Sandton, Johannesburg
Sandton City Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg, is one of Africa’s largest and most prestigious shopping malls. Established in 1973, it has grown into a premier retail destination, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The mall ...
Sandton Convention Centre - Sandton, Johannesburg
The Sandton Convention Centre is a premier event venue located in the vibrant business district of Sandton, Johannesburg. Offering over 22,000 square meters of flexible event space, it is designed to accommodate a wide range of functions, from intimate meetings to large-scale exhibitions and conf...
Zoo Lake - Parkview, Johannesburg
Zoo Lake is a municipal park in Parkview in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, featuring a large pond (Zoo Lake) surrounded by parkland. The pond attracts many aquatic birds for whom the park provides a quiet and safe sanctuary in the heart of the city. The park is an excellent haven to relax and e...
Westcliff Stairs - Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Westcliff Stairs, located in the affluent suburb of Westcliff in Johannesburg, are a popular and scenic set of stairs that offer both a functional and aesthetic experience. These stairs are well-known among locals and visitors for their picturesque setting and the panoramic views they provide...
44 Stanley - Milpark, Johannesburg
44 STANLEY in Milpark, Johannesburg, is one of the city’s most enchanting boutique shopping complexes, a hidden gem tucked away in an old industrial precinct that has been transformed into a vibrant lifestyle destination. Set around leafy courtyards and shady arcades, this converted 1930s industr...
The Bioscope Independent Cinema - 44 Stanley, Johannesburg
Tucked into the leafy courtyards of the boutique 44 Stanley complex in Milpark, The Bioscope Independent Cinema offers a wonderfully distinctive cinematic experience that stands apart from Johannesburg’s mainstream multiplexes. Far from the predictable fare of larger chains, this intimate theatre...