Attractions in Hillbrow
Distances are from the town centre.
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...
Brenthurst Gardens - Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
Brenthurst Gardens in Johannesburg is renowned for its rich history and stunning botanical beauty. Located in the suburb of Houghton Estate, this prestigious garden has been meticulously developed and maintained as a private estate, reflecting both historical significance and horticultural excell...
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 ...
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...
Victoria Yards - Johannesburg
Victoria Yards, located in Lorentzville, Johannesburg, is a dynamic urban development that has transformed a once-dilapidated industrial area into a vibrant community space. This innovative project combines art, culture, and social enterprise, providing a platform for artists, artisans, and entre...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Johannesburg Zoo - Parkview, Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Zoo, located in the suburb of Parkview, Johannesburg, is one of the city's most cherished attractions. Established in 1904, the zoo spans 55 hectares and is home to over 320 species of animals, making it a vital institution for wildlife conservation, education, and recreation. 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...
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 ...
South African National Museum of Military History - Johannesburg
The South African National Museum of Military History, located in Saxonwold in Johannesburg, is a premier institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the military history of South Africa. Established in 1947, the museum offers an extensive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and archives th...
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...
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...