Discover Zeitz MOCAA at the V&A Waterfront — Africa's first major museum of contemporary art, housed in a spectacular converted grain silo. Entry, exhibitions, and tours.
Carved from inside a 1920s grain silo by architect Thomas Heatherwick, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) is a cathedral of contemporary African creativity. With 100+ galleries across 9,500 square metres, it's the largest museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora in the world.
The Architecture
The building itself is the first masterpiece. Heatherwick's team sliced a 27-metre-tall atrium through the concrete grain tubes, creating a space that resembles a futuristic cathedral. The tubular geometry of the original silo is visible everywhere — in the curved walls, the oval windows, and the pillowed glass façade that glows at night.
Above the museum sits The Silo Hotel, Cape Town's most exclusive address, with glass-walled rooms overlooking the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.
What to See
- Permanent Collection — Works by William Kentridge, Kudzanai Chiurai, Zanele Muholi, El Anatsui, and Marlene Dumas
- Rotating Exhibitions — Major shows change every 3–6 months
- Atrium — The monumental central space, carved from the original grain tubes
- Rooftop Sculpture Garden — Outdoor art with panoramic views
- BMW Atelier — Performance and digital art space
Our Art & Culture Tours
🎨 Zeitz MOCAA + Waterfront Walking Tour — From R799
Guided museum visit with an art historian, followed by a walking tour of the V&A Waterfront's public art, the Watershed craft market, and Nobel Square.
🎨 Cape Town Art & Design Day — From R2,199
Full day: Zeitz MOCAA, Norval Foundation, Goodman Gallery in Woodstock, and lunch at The Pot Luck Club with city views.
"Zeitz MOCAA isn't just a museum — it's a statement. Africa's creative voice, amplified through breathtaking architecture. A must-visit in Cape Town." — Chioma, Lagos
