UCT Irma Stern Museum

Museum · Hiddingh

UCT Irma Stern Museum

Museum · Hiddingh

21 Cecil Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

Highlights

Artist's former home & studio displaying 20th-century works, garden

21 Cecil Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa Get directions

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15 Best Museums in Cape Town

"Although Irma Stern was one of South Africa's more prolific artists, the Irma Stern Museum isn't heaving with tourists. Set inside the artist's former home and studio outside of the Cape Town CBD, the museum is fairly off the beaten track. The space is quiet and intimate, with a bright interior filled with Stern's paintings and furniture. The museum is fairly small and manageable, so you won't be traipsing around for hours keeping your eyes peeled for the first empty seat you spot. If you have the time, don't forget to explore the tranquil garden." - Mary Holland

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Kathleen Du Bois

Google

Beautifully curated home and garden of a South African legend. Lovely atmosphere, special works of art by a unique and fabulously talented woman. Definitely worth a visit. Seeing Irma's studio and favourite armchair, her paintbrushes and work coat, all contributed to a memorable experience.

nokwazi sibiya

Google

Irma Stern Museum is located at the UCT lower campus, but is open to not only students. Free of charge for students but adults may look into the entry prices. Entry on Thurs and Fri from 10am to 5pm. Whilst on Sat it is 10am to 2pm Interesting fact about I.S Museum: Stern crafted works of paintings, and the very last work of hers was left as incomplete as it was upon her death in the studio part of the house/museum. Check it out at the musuem. The house and studio, turned into a Museum, gives an antique life feeling, which is good to experience. It's like time travel to the 50s with the future and all. Also, the garden outdoors is very lovely. I think I saw a cherry tree or it might be so prunes. But it is all there in the garden (at the very end of it) take the stroll and enjoy!

Charl Esau

Google

Had a very enjoyable End-of-Year Lunch at the Irma Stern Museum. Such a beautiful environment & rich artistic history. Heartfelt thanks to Nadja & Lucinda for setting up a magnificent lunch. We appreciate your attention to detail and wonderful service 💖🥳💫

Robert Uys

Google

Fantastic collection of Irma Stern artworks, antiquities and gifts given to the artist by other artists and during her travels. Three of the rooms are supposedly in their original state. Upstairs there is a contemporary art gallery. Gorgeous large garden.

Esmé Thornhill-Davis

Google

Fab little museum showcasing Irma Stern’s work, art collection & studio as it may have looked. The house itself is a work of a art what with the colourful walls & designs painted on all the furniture.

Pascal Fuchs

Google

Great museum. Beautiful house and lots of aesthetically pleasing artworks. Athi-Patra as a resident artist was phenomenal

Anna-Marie Smith Marrs

Google

Wonderful to her family home and private spaces. Also where her staff cared for the old house while she was away, in Morocco, among other. Interesting video hearing her voice. Super to see more of Irma's work done in the privacy of her Cape home studio and quiet environment.

Wadene Reddy

Google

It is absolutely beautiful. The garden is so lush and tranquil. The staff are helpful, friendly and so accommodating.