Apartheid Museum

Cnr Gold Reef Road & Northern Parkway Road
Ormonde
Johannesburg South
South Africa

(011) 309-4700  /   (011) 309-4726

Cnr Gold Reef Road & Northern Parkway Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg South, South Africa
OPEN NOW!   Close at 17:00
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity and oppression. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party government initiated a process that turned more than 20 million people into 2nd class citizens, damning them to a life of servitude, humiliation and abuse. Their liberation in 1994 was the climax of a nation's resistance, courage and fortitude. The path through the museum leads you on a journey beginning with segregation, the cornerstone of apartheid. It takes you back through the history of the myriad cultures converging during the pre-apartheid era, through the years of race classification, the 150 acts of apartheid, detentions and the oppression of the nationalist regime. You will examine the rise of black consciousness and the armed struggle, and finally witness the release of Nelson Mandela after 27 years of imprisonment which led to the negotiations for peace. The Museum has been conceptualised by a multi-disciplinary team..
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    thumper234
    24 JUL 2018

    Beautifully and compassionately presented. Gives a good perspective of where South Africa has been and the historical issues. Great appreciation of the courage, wisdom and compassion Mandela...

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    Ayobami O
    24 JUL 2018

    I am a foreign doctor that has lived in South Africa for over 10 years and this was my first time there. I went because my friend visiting from home really wanted to go and I’m glad she did. I...

  • LM

    Leigth M
    23 JUL 2018

    I knew this was the the most highly rated attraction in JoBurg but I had no idea it was a massive complex with tons of information It’s well done, although a LOT of info on a ROUGH topic to take in...

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    photosbyulf
    16 JUN 2018

    A must while in South Africa! The museum can be a bit frustrating to orient in, but the it is really informative on all aspects. You should at least set aside 2 hours for the visit.

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    Godsent007
    16 JUN 2018

    Nice history of apartheid in South Africa. A load of stuff on Mandela as well. I really enjoyed visiting this museum.

  • MS

    Mary S
    13 JUN 2018

    This is a must see. Although the organization of it is a bit wonky, sometimes requiring backtracking, the substance is incredible. I learned a lot. The exhibits are very well done, bringing the...

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    230642
    11 MAR 2018

    Staff were very friendly and the facilities were good. The exhabitions are creatively done. Unfortunately, the history is told onesided and create the impression that the whites were the only wrong...

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    arnottdavies
    10 MAR 2018

    This is a world-class museum in my opinion. Well laid out and lots to see. Agree with the comments about too much to read and some of the print uses fancy colours on backgrounds that make it tricky...

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    Estev0
    10 MAR 2018

    The entrance to this place is very confronting as they seperate you by your colour on entry. Very stark and uncomfortable which is exactly as it should be. I felt is was not well set out. Hard to...

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    Ezekiel S
    15 FEB 2018

    Whether you’re black, white, purple or blue this attraction will provide you with education and endless knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit, even though our stay got cut short due to closing...

Classification

Johannesburg South, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Museums

Business Hours

Monday to Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Public Holidays
Closed

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