Many of Bloemfontein’s other attractions are rooted in South African history.
“We are proud to have the Waaihoek Wesleyan Church where the African National Conference had its first meetings”, adds Tony.
Further, Bloemfontein is also home to Oliewenhuis Art Museum – which is passionate about fostering community through a sense of pride and ownership.
Oliewenhuis Art Museum was built in 1941… only in the 1980s, art-loving citizens decided that the building should be opened as an art museum and it was officially opened in 1989”, explains Yolanda de Kock, Education Officer at the Museum. “We take pride in the fact that we only curate art by South African artists, and we have 1400 works in our permanent collection.”