Núcleo de Arte

Maputo


This long-standing artists cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a pottery area and a garden where you can talk with the artists and watch them at work (afternoons are best for this).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Maputo attractions

1. Natural History Museum

0.24 MILES

The Natural History Museum, near Hotel Cardoso, is worth a stop simply to see its stately Manueline architecture and its garden with a mural by…

2. Jardim dos Namorados

0.25 MILES

Wonderful for families, with a children's playground, pedalo rentals, lots of space, a good and inexpensive cafe and views over Maputo Bay.

3. Jardim dos Professores

0.34 MILES

A pleasant, green area to while away a morning or late afternoon, with a children's playground, a small cafe, a community library and views over the…

5. President's Residence

1.03 MILES

Mozambique's presidential complex is a beautiful and impressive structure overlooking Maputo Bay. Photographs are not permitted. It is also not permitted…

6. 33 Storey Building

1.06 MILES

Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.

7. Jardim Tunduru

1.18 MILES

These botanical gardens – now more than a century old – have been recently rehabilitated and are well worth a stroll. There's a small kiosk to the left of…