Apartheid Museum

Museum • Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa stands as a poignant testament to the country's tumultuous past. This museum is a powerful reminder of the institutionalized racial segregation that once plagued the nation. Upon entering, visitors are immediately transported into the heart of the apartheid era, experiencing the brutal reality of the discrimination and oppression that defined South Africa for decades.

The museum's unique design and architecture greatly enhance the immersive experience, with stark contrasts and thought-provoking exhibits that elicit intense emotions from all who walk through its doors. As visitors navigate through the carefully curated displays, they gain a deep understanding of the sheer inhumanity of apartheid, the struggle for equality, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

From multimedia installations to personal testimonies, every corner of the Apartheid Museum tells a powerful story of pain, resilience, and hope. It is a place where history comes alive, urging visitors to reflect on the injustices of the past and consider their roles in shaping a more inclusive and just future. The museum serves as a vital educational resource, prompting important conversations about race, equality, and justice in contemporary South Africa and beyond.


Tours for Apartheid Museum

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Apartheid Museum has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng $137 Tour Provided by Viator

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.

Soweto & Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, Gauteng $81 Tour Provided by Viator

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Spend a time absorbing “kasi” life in Soweto before heading to the famous Apartheid Museum.

By visiting famous areas and viewing historic sites, Stephenson Adventures immerses you in the culture of Soweto – South Africa’s largest township. End off the day watching the rise and fall of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum, where you’ll experience the highs and lows of segregation and liberation.

A full day tour that you can proudly tick off your bucket list!

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng $74 Tour Provided by Viator

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Our tours are run by by well trained and well experienced tourist who are registered with accredited tourism authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority.

our guides are very knowledgeable,love working with people,always smiling and very welcoming.

Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch in Johannesburg, Gauteng $104 Tour Provided by Viator

Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Johannesburg Historical, Apartheid Museum & Soweto  in Johannesburg, Gauteng $103 Tour Provided by Viator

Johannesburg Historical, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Johannesburg(New York of Africa) in South Africa is the second largest city in Africa, in 2016 there were 4.94 million people living in the City of Johannesburg. Joburg, or Jozi as some prefer to call it, offers visitors an experience as unique and diverse as the city itself. Whether you are on business, in search of a cultural encounter, an adrenaline rush or simply want to relax and unwind for a few days, the city of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more!

History. Settlement of Johannesburg began in 1886 when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand by an Australian prospector named George Harrison. The discovery spurred a feverish gold rush as fortune hunters from all over the world descended on the area.
Establishment of Soweto and the history of forced removal
Soweto uprising 1976

Johannesburg Full Day  in Johannesburg, Gauteng $125 Tour Provided by Viator

Johannesburg Full Day

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

The package tailored to cover the most visited or touristic destinations in Johannesburg. Taking into account valuable of time one's limited time in this economic hub of South Africa we completely devoting this long day to make it more possible to explore Johannesburg downtown, Soweto and Apartheid Museum in a unique exciting and informative method. Again if one is heading for the Airport after we finish we also offer a free drop off.
On this tour we always advise our guests to stick to the briefed time wherever we stop to cover everything put on the itinerary.

Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng $82 Tour Provided by Viator

Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour  in Johannesburg, Gauteng $68 Tour Provided by Viator

Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Join us for the Johannesburg tour as we explore the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold.
This tour will give you an overall about South Africa’s history as we visit various attractions in both Johannesburg.