Apartheid Museum: What to Expect & Why You Must Visit
Back to Blog

Apartheid Museum: What to Expect & Why You Must Visit

Thabo Makate Johannesburg
Apartheid MuseumJohannesburgHistoryMust VisitSouth Africa
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

Ready to Experience This?

Let us help you plan the perfect safari adventure.

Book Your Safari