Grounds and building is well maintained, art exhibits are good, would have like to see a bigger range of collectors art etc. But overall was worth the visit indeed.

Well kept and clean... friendly staff.. lots of art work to see. Enjoy a picnic on the huge lawn...

A perfect place to visit very lovely ❤️

Its a quiet and chilled place, suitable for relaxation and fun time

Very versatile. We have enjoyed the visit.

I was pleasantly surprised on my recent visit. Good collection, friendly staff. Had coffee at The Terrace restaurant afterwards. Many people enjoyed the lawns in front of this museum, but it wasnt crowded - good place for a picnic. Gardens are in a good condition.

The museum is very beautiful and gives you a good panoramic view of modern and contemporary African art. The building has a classical style and the garden is amazing. It’s an impressive place to spend a couple of hours it you’re passing by the city. The entrance is free.

Neatly kept grounds and beautiful art collection including works by JA Pierneef, Claerhout and Boonzaaier.

Beautiful gardens, also has art classes and awesome hiking trails.

Just magical. I love the permanent exhibition in the garden and on this visit, was accompanied by Wortel, the resident ginger Tom. Friendly and welcoming.

Great place to relax and enjoy a day stress-free. Big garden with art museum housing many significant timeless pieces of art! Good place to hire for events.

Nice and kalm. Has lots of different art styled art. Nice place for a picnic. Theres a nice walking trail that is quiet and peaceful.

Very beautiful, had a wonderful, shaded picnic on green grass..took pretty pictures and enjoyed art of all natures

Beautiful place, wish you could take pictures inside though. Amazing garden!

Looks breathtaking and is clean and staff are really friendly.

A hidden gem. Some really stunning thought provoking exhibitions for the intellectuals. Beautiful well maintained gardens for the romantics and even a play area for the kids. The restaurant isnt the greatest.

Very interesting museum

Best contemporary art museum in Bloemfontein.You can take a mini hike through their hiking trails and have a quick siesta on the lawn. The facility is safe as there are security guards throughout the Museum and is comforting to know that I can take a nap without anything happening to me.I love it.

A beautiful gallery with a lovely garden. The trials through the natural foliage are one of my favourite hidden gems of Bloemfontein. The trials and gardens are dog friendly. The exhibitions are well thought out and presented beautifully. I would like to see the museum reopen its restaurant for public use outside of big events as this is a lovely place to sit and read or drink coffee with friends.

We are artists ourselves and loved our visit to Oliewenhuis Art Museum so much. Being able to experience the works of South Africas best artists up close and personal was very special. If you love art this is the one venue in Bloemfontein that you just cannot miss!!

Always exiting art exhibitions. Peaceful well maintained grounds to relax alone or a group. Art classes and restoration done.Has a good restaurant surrounded by art installations. Unique merry-go-round for the kids created by various artists. Lots of space to play.Art installations on the grounds need maintenance though. Would be sad if they degrade beyond repair.

Have a huge open and closed exhibition hall with many great art all over. Entrance is free and have lavish yards to relax and enjoy your lunch. Shows is often for great entertainment. Restaurant needs a little work on as well as the playground.

Not only is the art exquisite but the building and grounds are equally impressive.The building once served as the official residence for the State Presidents of South Africa during official visits to Bloemfontein.The museum holds on display historical and contemporary art. Entrance is free. You can easily spend 2 hours just admiring the various art pieces. The museum also holds sculptures.

Great place for a family picnic

Excellent hiking trails

Very pleasant venue with a lovely art exhibition to see as well. Good food and good prices. Service was a bit on the slow side but the food was worth the wait.

Great place to have a picnic or take strolls in their hiking area. For lovers of art the art gallery offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor art to enjoy. Im just sad about the state of the restaurant and the now unkempt play area at the back. Please start and get done with the renovations so we can enjoy the place again.

Show casing over nearly a 1000 works art annually theres a lot for art lovers.Beyond the art theres a great restaurant and amazing hiking trails.

Beautiful place, especially the garden.Do treat yourself to a coffee milkshake at the restaurant!!

Lovely place. Great artworks. Tour guide was really uninformed and lacked communication skills - disappointing experience. Please dont offer a guided tour if the guide is incompetent.

Never in my life have I had such a bad experience when eating somewhere, The Terrace tea garden at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum is positively terrible. The staff are slow and they are argumentative. I recieved the wrong order and when I sent it back they charged me for both the wrong and the right order. NEVER COME HERE!

A must when visiting Bloemfontein. A gallery full of interesting art pieces, a restaurant serving delicious breakfasts, great picnic spots in the surrounding park, and a beautiful hiking trail. All can be found here.

Nice place to be. The food was nice, well prepared and well presented. The atmosphere its just on another level.

Lovely quite place for a walk or picnic. There is also a good restaurant and numerous works of art on display. Family & pet friendly.

Always come back here and its such an amazing art museum. The restaurant has great food and would reccommend it everytime.

Very nice art museumVery educational and a wide variety of interesting artAlso great for having picnics

Its a combination if a wonderful museum, a restaurant and a lovely place for the entire family to also hold picnics. Its very serene with all the wonderful flora

A great place to visit if youre an art enthusiast or you just want to have a chilled day on the lawn.... Pity with this water shortage the grass isnt what it used to be but still a great place to chill in the shade. Plus its pawfect for the lil furry friends 😊

Its a nice wonderful to go and have a chilled day with your family especially for picnics.

Great place to have a picnic. Free entry to the gallery where youll find amazing artwork. Also a few Pokestops.

Beautiful place even just to relax in the garden...nice restaurant with delicious meals and friendly staff....Gallery...everything is impeccable

Upkeep of grounds has been severely lacking the past couple of months. More thorns and thistles than grass to such an extent that the little ones cant walk or run around without wearing shoes. Very disappointing :-/

A good use of an old building and space. My favorite place in Bloemfontein to wander between art.

Picnic on the lawns or go for a short hike on the grounds, visit the Art Museum or have something to eat at the coffee house....its a great place for the family and dogs are allowed on leash...just pick up after them

Lovely gardens to spend an afternoon with family and friends. The art collection is well kept, and great fun to explore.

Beautiful and a stunning restaurant. Perfect place for a picnic.

Best lemon meringue pie at restaurant. Art display changes often. Loved architecture display!!

Superb building and most of the staff interested in their work..curator a wonderful woman

A good mix of art in all forms and an enjoyable time at the restaurant with good food.

Always worth the time. A must if visting bloemfonteinFree entrance is a major plus.Nice garden to relax in with shaded areas.There are some minor hiking trails around the area that are nice. Good for a sunday lunch break away from the city.The museum itself is roomy with different exhibitions every few months and a permanent collection upstairs. Not the largest gallery but still very nice. Expevt to see many local artists.Nice restaurant that is currently being renovated (unsure completion date)Also an underground reservoir that sometimes showcases art.

Beautiful gardens. All kinds of art. A must visit when in bloem

Beautiful place. Nice exibits and lovely grounds for a sitdown. Nice coffee shop.

Lovely art museum, excellent restaurant beautiful garden views whilst eating.

Great stuff, lovely art. Lovely atmosphere in general

Some lovely art...big gardens and nice restaurant The Terrace

Pathetic, we went to Oliewenhuis to have a picnic and play cricket. We were told not to put the poles in the ground, as if it will damage the ground!!!! We moved the poles infront of a tree. My son ran to fetch the ball and hit one of the notice boards where he end up at the end of the day with 7 stitches. Im VERY disgusted as there were no hazards where we played. This all beacause of a narrow minded spitefull person!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice place for picnic and activities, amazing gallery and great restaurant for brunch!

Amazing art and architecture! Gardens need some attention.

Nice place for a picnic. There are some art pieces displayed, but its nothing spectacular.

What a rude concierge...as a mature adult who has been to art galleries across the world, I was horrified on entering the gallery to be pulled aside by the concierge and told not to touch the artwork when I had not even walked past the gallery entrance. Further the restaurant was closed so one could not even buy a cup of tea. It is the art on display which earns the two stars.

Relaxed day out with a fantastic permanent art collection.

Great place to unwind and relax and see some great artwork as well!

Well fitting location (Bloemfontein- the judical capital) for an art museum on South African history.Curator, Tshegofatso Seoka is doing a good job by balancing the voices of the artists.

Great museum but the up keep of the grounds are lacking

Permanent and guest artists display work of outstanding value.

Great art museum, be sure to check out the reservoir at the back.

Good museum.Good restaurant.Good scenery.

Beautiful gardens surrounding this stunning building are great for a picnic, or enjoy the tasty restaurant

Enjoyed the restaurant, much of the art on show however looked occultic

Awesome place! Loved the peaceful vibe

Great little museum with outdoor exhibits and nice restaurant

Nice place. Good food.

Great art and great food. Often has temporary collections on displays.

Very nice museum with beautiful gardens and a good restaurant.

Beautiful gardens! Great for picnics

Its beautiful here, peaceful & inspirational.

Beautiful setting, beautiful art, beautiful food.

Love the building and the art is thought provoking.

Very romantic place to take your girl

Great art gallery for local and international artists!

This place is amazing the artwork is next level

National Art Bank and a great institution for the Arts.

They are well priced and the food is delicious!!

No more restaurant... what a shame

Its very beautiful art musem

Awesome place to chill and play ball

No more restaurant to sit and eat it is a pity lost all attractions

Very relaxing, loved the nature walks and the quiet time

Like the grass area, kids love it here

Great service and friendly staff

Stunning exhibition on Hahnemuhle papers

Always amazing & enriching.

Love the vibe, food and art.

What a sad scene. The security is friendly. But the maintenance is not up to standard. And no more restaurant.

Relaxed, well curated, splendid afternoon

Well worth a visit.

Great place to hangout.

A fair amount of local sculptures and paintings.

Lovely garden, art and food

Very nice