Built in 2001, The Apartheid Museum shows the rise and fall of apartheid. Aside from the historical context and importance, the museum is housed on 7 acres. It's superb use of design, landscape, space, and architecture highlight this historical gem of humanity. Visitors can stroll through 22 individual exhibition areas, showcasing film footage, photographs, text panels, and artifacts of this epic saga. Home to many special events, the Apartheid Museum has also been visited by world leaders like Princess Edward and Princess Sophie, the Canadian Head of State, First Lady Mrs.
Mbeki, and the Premier Rasool of the Western Cape, among many others. The museum strives and serves to show the rest of the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its turbulent past and directing itself to a clear and bright future that is absolutely part of South Africans. Open on Tuesdays through Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and closing at 5:00 PM. The Museum is not open to the public on Mondays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. Admission for adults is R40 ($5.50), and R25 ($3.40) for pensioners, students, and children. Guided tours are available for an additional R5 ($.070), but must be booked in advance. School groups have special rates available.
Apartheid Museum
Northern Parkway & Gold Reef Road
PO Box 82283 – Southdale - 2135
Johannesburg, South Africa
Ph. +27 11 309 4700
www.apartheidmuseum.org
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