The Gold of Africa Museum is one of the main attractions of South Africa. Gold played a crucial role in the development of the republic, because after it was discovered on its territory in 1886, the state's affairs went much better: infrastructure flourished, industry developed, and as a result, the demographic situation improved. According to official estimates, the African Republic has given the world a third of all gold mined. Therefore, the Gold of Africa Museum is the pride of the country. The museum is home to over 350 artifacts. It is also surprising that the building itself is a landmark, because it was built in 1783. At the beginning of the 20th century, philanthropist Martin Meltska sponsored the restoration of the building, thanks to which it was restored and today has the status of the oldest building in Cape Town. The Gold of Africa Museum presents exhibits that tell about the rich African culture, represented by artifacts from the once-existing kingdoms of Mapungbwe, Thulamela and Great Zimbabwe. The hall dedicated to the history of gold attracts the most attention, so there are items related to historical events from 1300 BC to 1900 AD. What are the only exhibits related to the manufacture of Tutankhamun's coffin. There are also temporary exhibitions on the territory of the museum from countries where gold also plays an important role in culture and history: India, Brazil, Mali and Egypt.

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