Apartheid Museum
Museum Gallery
4.6 (5607 reviews)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system.
Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
+27 11 309 4700
Did You Know?
Life Stories
The museum contains 131 individual life stories, offering personal perspectives on the apartheid era.
Segregated Entrances
Upon entering, visitors are initially separated based on race ('Whites' or 'Non-Whites'), mirroring the racial segregation of apartheid. This impactful experience sets the tone for the museum visit.
Apartheid Years
The museum primarily focuses on the period of formal apartheid in South Africa, which lasted from 1948 to 1994.
Symbolic Location
The museum is located near Gold Reef City, on a former mining site, but more importantly, it's close to Constitution Hill, a former prison complex that held political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, connecting the past of oppression to the present of constitutional democracy.
Highlights from Reviews
• powerful exhibits
The museum features powerful and moving exhibits that deeply explore South Africa's apartheid history through various media.
• educational experience
The museum provides an incredibly educational experience, offering insights into apartheid, segregation, and the fight for freedom and equality.
• well-curated
The museum is very well curated, with exhibits thoughtfully designed to guide visitors through the history with depth and impact.
• historical artifacts
The museum uses a mix of artifacts, documents, photographs, films, and oral histories to tell the story of Apartheid.
• audio guide
Visitors can access a free app to get a guided audio tour.
