The permanent collections consist of South African art (particularly that of the Eastern Cape), British art, international printmaking and Oriental art. The three exhibition halls are rehung every few months ... all are welcome to view. Tours and School workshops are held daily.

Built in 1878, this was the residence of John Gately, the first mayor of East London, his wife Mary Ann and their 12 children. It was declared a national monument in 1973 and is furnished in period style. In fact, almost all that is on display belonged to the original owners.

The local Greff Reinet Tourism office providing information for visitors and tourists housed in the historic heart of Greff-Reinet.

King William's Town Amathole Museum is home to the second largest collection of mammals in the southern hemisphere. It is also the home of Huberta, the wandering hippopotamus. The Xhosa Gallery, in the old post office building, has information on the cultural history of the Xhosa nation, including all the tribes.

Home to a fine collection of old carts, wagons and handcarts. Also on show are a gypsy caravan, a tack room and a wheelwright's workshop and forge.

The Albany Museum, located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province, was established in 1855 and is the second oldest museum in South Africa. It is a provincial museum funded by the Department of Sport Recreation Arts and Culture of the Eastern Cape government and is an affiliated research institute of Rhodes University.