Apartheid Museum

Apartheid Museum

www.apartheidmuseum.org
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(6.4K) · History museum in Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Apartheid Museum is a museum illustrating apartheid and the 20th-century history of South Africa. The museum, part of the Gold Reef City …

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Jan 17, 2025
It was a great experience and a very special day. The museum is an architectural masterpiece and it was a wonderful day and an amazing experience. I will be back to Johannesburg again.Full review by Explorer47961618550
Jan 4, 2025
We went to this museum as part of our Red Bus Tour in Johannesburg. They didn’t allow you to take pictures inside the museum. There was lots of information about Nelson Mandela. It reminded me of the…Full review by tkdhckytraveler
Dec 30, 2024
To understand my roots it was necessary to visit this place, especially when you know people who were sent to hang in Pretoria Central. Amazing experience even if i shed a tear or two!Full review by Sean H
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The Apartheid Museum best reflects the history of South Africa's apartheid days. Under the able guidance of Nelson Mandela, the country has …
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Established:November 2001
Located:Johannesburg, South Africa
Type:Specialised museum on Apartheid

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Is the Museum appropriate for preschool children? Would the images and multimedia displays be too intense for a …
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Is the Museum appropriate for preschool children? Would the images and multimedia displays be too intense for a seven-year old child?
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I saw students while visiting, however, they were much older - teenagers. I would think it may be too intense for 7 year olds.
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Is there covered parking at the museum? I am taking guests and need to drop them at the airport afterwards. It is raining …
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Is there covered parking at the museum? I am taking guests and need to drop them at the airport afterwards. It is raining today and I have an open van and the luggage wont fit in the cab
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Hi. I do not recall seeing covered parking at the Museum. I suggest you call them and confirm.
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Hello, what is the latest entry time? Is it 5pm, or is 5pm the time they kick you out? What is a realistic amount of time to …
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Hello, what is the latest entry time? Is it 5pm, or is 5pm the time they kick you out? What is a realistic amount of time to allocate here, if one is quite keen to see as much as possible? Thanks
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I believe 5pm is kick out time. You need at least two hours or if you want to read everything three hours.
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Can anyone recommend a good restaurant within walking distance of the museum?
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There is a cafe on site and a big hotel complex next door
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