Museums & Art Centers

Gqeberha’s cultural landscape features diverse institutions ranging from military history to fine arts. The South African Air Force Museum displays restored aircraft and aviation artifacts, while the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum houses a collection dating back to 1956. For historical insight, the South End Museum documents the impact of apartheid on local multicultural communities. Visitors can also explore traditional craftsmanship at the Wezandla Gallery, representing hundreds of African artists, or view the stars through the telescope at The Peoples Observatory during public viewing nights.

South African Airforce Museum

The South African Air Force Museum houses exhibits and restores material related to the history of the South African Air Force.

Nelson Mandela Art Museum

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum was opened on 22 June 1956 as the King George VI Art Gallery.

South End Museum

A fascinating albeit small museum records the multicultural Port Elizabeth district of South End destroyed during the apartheid.

Wezandla African Arts and Crafts Gallery

The art gallery represents over 350 African artists and suppliers and holds over 25,000 African art and craft items for immediate sale.

The Peoples Observatory

The amazing observatory houses an impressive telescope. It is open on certain Wednesdays for the public to enjoy the sight.