The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is widely regarded as one of the most important museums in the world.
What Is the Apartheid Museum?
Opened in 2001, the Apartheid Museum uses film, photographs, audio recordings, text panels and interactive exhibits to guide visitors through the rise and fall of apartheid.
What to Expect
The Entrance
At the ticket office, each visitor is randomly assigned a classification of either "white" or "non-white" and enters through different doors.
The Exhibitions
The museum features 22 individual exhibition areas spanning 3,000 square metres. Key sections include:
- The Rise of Apartheid
- The Pass Laws
- Soweto Uprising
- Political Prisoners
- The Road to Democracy
Practical Information
- Duration: Allow 2-3 hours
- Location: Gold Reef City, near the M1 highway
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mondays)
- Tip: Combine with a Soweto tour for a full day cultural experience