Johannesburg, South Africa
Museums in Johannesburg
12 places, ranked by traveler reviews. The museums in Johannesburg travelers actually rate, art, history and everything odd in between.
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What is the best-known of the museums in Johannesburg?
Apartheid Museum is the most reviewed, with 6,383 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Johannesburg's museums is worth going out of your way for?
Museum Of Illusions rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 140 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
How is this list of museums ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.