Africa and the Middle East

Israel

The Israel Museum
This museum's collection includes artifacts from Israel and the Ancient Near East and Egypt, ritual and secular items of Jewish culture, as well as collections of European, Israeli, East Asian, African, and modern art.
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Reuben and Edith Hecht Museum
Explore artifacts from the Chalcolithic Period and ending with the Mishnaic and the Talmudic Era (Roman and Byzantine Periods) at this museum at Haifa university. You can also view the hull of a 2400-year-old ship, the anchor, and part of the cargo. The museum's art collection includes examples of French art from 1830-1930 and Jewish art from the 19-20th century.
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Jordan

Darat al Funun
This museum exhibits Arab art and includes profiles with examples of work of over 70 Arab artists.
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Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
The Nairobi Gallery section of this site contains a contemporary art section with profiles of East African artists in the Museum Studio and Arts Centre. You will also find links to other Kenyan museums.
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Kuwait

The Tareq Rajab Museum
This Kuwait museum exhibits Islamic art. The site features examples of pottery, lacquer work, glass work, metal work, costumes, jewelry, and musical instruments.
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Namibia

National Museum of Namibia
This museum focuses on the culture of Namibia and includes online exhibits of rock art, and an experimental photo salon.
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South Africa

South African National Gallery
You'll find a number of online exhibits from the museum including: Contemporary South African Photography and Contemporary South African Art 1985 - 1995.
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
You can view some examples of the South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art in the museum's collection.
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Sasol Art Museum and the University Art Gallery
Part of Stellenbosch University, the art museum features 19th and 20th century works from Europe and South Africa.
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Rembrandt van Rijn Art Gallery
This museum features works by South African artists.
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