Oliewenhuis Gallery, Free State, South Africa

As once a governor’s home, then a State President’s residence and now the Oliewenhuis Gallery, this majestic Neo Cape Dutch Mansion overlooks the city of Bloemfontein and was officially opened as a satellite of the National Museum.

Oliewenhuis Gallery has a reputation of being the best in the country and boasts of the most modern technology to store and exhibit artworks in an ideal climate.

National and international exhibitions are hosted there as well as workshops and educational lectures. Famous works by JH Pierneef, WH Coetzer and Thomas Baines are housed in this art gallery together with other impressive South African works.

It derives its name from the multitude of wild olive trees growing on the slopes of the surrounding hills. It is located in one of the most splendid and beautifully maintained gardens in the city.

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