Constitution Hill

  • Famous for: the old Fort, three prisons and the location of South Africa's highest court, the Constitutional Court;
  • Nearest station: Constitution Hill Station in Joubert Street.
  • Address: Corner Kotze and Hospital streets, Braamfontein
  • Tel: 011 381 3100
  • Open: Daily, 9am - 5pm (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Johannesburg Art Gallery

  • Famous for: having the biggest art collection on the sub-continent, including an extensive collection of contemporary art;
  • Nearest station: Johannesburg Art Gallery Station in Twist Street.
  • Address: Joubert Park Gardens, King George Street, Joubert Park
  • Tel: 011 725 3130
  • Open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am - 5pm (Closed Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill)
  • Find out more:click here.
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 ]]> Planetarium

  • Famous for: following the wonders of the planetary world;
  • Nearest station: bus stop at corner of Jorissen and Eendracht streets.
  • Address: Yale Road, University of the Witwatersrand, Milner Park, Johannesburg
  • Tel: 011 717 1392
  • Open: See schedule on website for show times
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Nelson Mandela Bridge

  • Famous for: at 284 m, it is the largest cable-stayed bridge in southern Africa. Named after South African icon Nelson Mandela
]]> World of Beer

  • Famous for: taking a look at beer's earliest origins - and the refreshments afterwards;
  • Nearest station: Chancellor House Eastbound Station in Market Street. of Miriam Makeba Road and President Street
  • Address: 15 President St, Newtown
  • Tel: 011 836 4900
  • Open: Tours Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm (takes one to one-and-a-half hours)
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Museum Africa

  • Famous for: giving a slice of South African history, through the ages;
  • Nearest station: Chancellor House Eastbound Station in Market Street.
  • Address: 121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg
  • Tel: 011 833 5624
  • Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9am - 5pm. (Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and 26 December)
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Sci-Bono Discover Centre

  • Famous for: getting a close-up view of the intricacies of maths, science and technology in a fun, hands-on way
  • Nearest station: Chancellor House Eastbound Station in Market Street.
  • Address: Corner Miriam Makeba and President Street, Newtown
  • Tel: 011 639 8400
  • Open: See schedule on website for times
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Market Theatre

  • Famous for: cutting-edge theatre productions, pivotal role in the struggle against apartheid. through the encouragement of debate and challenging ideas
  • Nearest station: Chancellor House Eastbound Station in Market Street.
  • Address: 56 Margaret Mcingana Street, Newtown
  • Tel: 011 832 1641
  • Open: See latest production information on the website
  • Find out more:click here.
]]> Mary Fitzgerald Square

  • Famous for: sought after venue for public performances and gatherings, named after first woman trade unionist who played a key role in the 1910 miners' strike
]]> Joburg Theatre Complex

  • Famous for: range of theatre productions from big-budget musicals and ballet to children's theatre and fringe performances
  • Nearest station: Joburg Theatre Station on Loveday Street.
  • Address: Loveday Street, Braamfontein
  • Tel: 011 877 6800
  • Open: See latest production information on the website
  • Find out more:click here.
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