Art & Justice tours at the Constitutional Court
About our tours
Art & Justice tours of the Constitutional Court Art Collection (CCAC) offer visitors an opportunity to engage closely with one of South Africa’s most significant public art collections. The tours explore the intersection of art, law, memory, and constitutional values, situating the artworks within the architecture and lived history of the Constitutional Court and Constitution Hill. They are presented by members of the curatorial team, typically on the last Saturday of every month, from 09:30 to 11:15.
Please note that the tour focuses specifically on the CCAC and does not include a tour of the surrounding site. Tours of Constitution Hill can be booked directly through their website.
The tour commences at the main entrance of the Constitutional Court, 1 Hospital Street, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein. Underground parking is available at the Constitution Hill precinct. The Court is generally wheelchair friendly, although visitors with disabilities are kindly requested to contact us beforehand.
Tours focus on artworks in the public gallery, where works are rotated twice a year, as well as integrated artworks in and around the Court. In addition to public tours, the CCAC presents a limited number of educational and group tours on a quarterly basis, held on workdays and limited to public areas of the Constitutional Court.
Please direct all booking requests to ccac@concourttrust.org.za.
For queries, contact:
+27 (0)11 359 7577 (office) or
+27 (0)81 636 4420 (alternate mobile and WhatsApp).
The tours are presented free of charge, although online donations to the CCAC Endowment Fund are encouraged and appreciated. A maximum of 15 people can be accommodated on each tour. Bookings are essential and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Bookings are now open for the following 2026 tour dates:
28 February
28 March
25 April
30 May
27 June
25 July
29 August
26 September
31 October
28 November
Can’t make it in person? Step inside the Constitutional Court Art Collection from anywhere! Explore our 3D virtual tours of the public exhibition spaces here, and experience the artworks and architecture at your own pace.
NOTE: The Constitutional Court is open 7 days a week and self-guided tours of the art on public display, aided by ample signage, can be done at any time during business hours. There is no charge to enter the Constitutional Court nor are any bookings required for self-guided visits.
About donations
The Constitutional Court Trust (CCT), custodian of the CCAC, is dependent on donor funding to care for the more than 600 artworks in its custody - all for the benefit of the public. To avoid conflicts of interest, the CCT can, however, only receive funding from individuals or organisations that have little or no prospect of litigating before the Constitutional Court. We have therefore partnered with The Foundation for Society, Law and Art in South Africa, a US based non-profit organisation, to receive anonymous donations to our endowment fund.
Make an online donation towards our work of preserving and presenting the CCAC here.
Testimonials
“Surely no other court precinct in the world celebrates the history and creative talent of its people like our Constitutional Court, which crafts the past into the fabric of the building even as it looks to the future. The dedication and passion of our guides enhanced our enjoyment and appreciation. It’s a vibrant and exciting space which every South African should have the opportunity to experience.”
“The Art and Justice tour at the Constitutional Court is a standout cultural experience in Johannesburg. The court’s premises and art collection are aesthetically impressive and serve as profound expressions of justice and human rights. The tour guides provided insightful explanations of the symbolism behind the Court’s architecture and the curated art pieces. This tour showcases high-quality works by renowned South African and international artists and prompts deeper reflection on the role of law and courts in safeguarding human rights. A must-visit for anyone interested in art, justice, or both.”
“...it is the most vibrant collection I have seen in any courthouse in the world.”
“Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Constitutional Court. If one were going only to see the art, it would be worth the trip. If one were going only to see the Court, it would be worth the trip. But seeing both, and learning how meticulously the two have been melded together to reflect the values embedded in the South African Constitution was, quite simply, extraordinary and moving. No visitor to Johannesburg should miss this experience.”
“[Our] students were taken on a behind-the-scenes curatorial tour of the Constitutional Court, which preserves the ‘architecture of brutality’ and, at the same time, aspires towards South Africa’s rebuilding on a stronger democratic foundation through adaptive reuse. They were able to develop a greater understanding of identity politics, social justice, and human rights through art."