Explore the BMW Museum Cape Town: A Journey Through Automotive Heritage

Nestled in the vibrant city of Cape Town, the BMW Museum Cape Town offers an immersive journey through the brand’s legacy, blending cutting-edge design with rich storytelling that captivates every visitor.

The BMW Museum Cape Town stands as a landmark of innovation and style, showcasing over a century of automotive excellence. From iconic classics to modern masterpieces, the collection highlights BMW’s evolution in engineering and design, inviting guests to explore timeless craftsmanship and future-forward technology on a single tour.

Housed in a striking, modern facility with sweeping views of Table Mountain, the museum’s design mirrors BMW’s commitment to precision and aesthetics. Interactive exhibits, rare prototypes, and immersive displays bring the brand’s history to life, making it a must-visit for automotive enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Visitors can engage with hands-on displays, multimedia presentations, and exclusive rare models like the BMW Vision iNEXT. The curated narratives emphasize BMW’s innovation, sustainability efforts, and cultural impact, transforming a simple visit into a memorable educational journey through automotive history.

Whether you’re a BMW aficionado or a first-time visitor, the BMW Museum Cape Town delivers an inspiring blend of heritage and innovation. Plan your visit today to witness the story behind the brand and experience Cape Town’s dynamic cultural landscape firsthand.

The Iziko Museums of South Africa and BMW are pleased to announce "Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting": Esther Mahlangu. A Retrospective. The exhibition, curated by Nontobeko Ntombela, highlights Esther Mahlangu's over 50-year long career and her meteoric rise as a contemporary artist, earning her global acclaim.

The retrospective will be on view at Iziko Museums of South Africa from. Marking a significant cultural homecoming, the BMW Esther Mahlangu 525i is set to grace Cape Town after more than three decades. The 12th BMW Art Car painted by Esther Mahlangu in 1991 is coming back to South Africa after 32 years abroad.

Upon its arrival in early 2024, the Ndebele-patterned 525i will be on show at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town for one year for admirers to behold, and thereafter it will resume its international travels to the UK and USA. It is coming home! Esther Mahlangu's BMW 525i Art Car is returning to Mzansi and will be on display in Cape Town. Here are the details.

Esther Mahlangu Debuts Retrospective at Iziko Museum, Alongside a New BMW Collaboration Tamara Warren March 05, 2024 When Esther Mahlangu arrived at the opening of her retrospective "Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting" at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, her presence transformed the room. Esther Mahlangu's Art Car is coming to Cape Town! Discover the remarkable career of this influential Ndebele artist in a major new retrospective opening at the Iziko South African National Gallery. Motoring BMW's iconic Esther Mahlangu 525i confirmed for Cape Town A renowned Ndebele artist's art car is returning to South Africa after over 30 years.

The BMW 525i Art Car takes centre stage at 'Then I knew I was good at painting: Esther Mahlangu', the artist's first retrospective, held at the Iziko Museums of South Africa in Cape Town (it's also referenced in the car maker's Frieze LA 2024 reveal, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA). 'Back then, to see a BMW painted in Ndebele design was a huge thing for our communities,' explains the. The globally recognised and multi award winning visual artist Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic BMW 525i art car is set to make its way to Cape Town for the first time since it was painted, over 30 years ago.

Munich/Cape Town - January 16, 2024: The Iziko Museums of South Africa and BMW are pleased to announce "Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting": Esther Mahlangu.