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This was a we’ll done museum that takes no less than Two hours to do it right. We had such great conversations around the what’s and why’s once we left and they continued for days.
We loved to visit this little but insightful museum in the border of what used to be the District Six. Our guide gave us a personal testimony on what life used to be there, it was a very moving experience to understand how cruel apartheid...More
Very special experience in human history. It was a pleasure meeting 2 of the original residents for District Six and the warm welcome we received listening to their story and major challenges at the time. Thank you!
Very nicely done museum with great tours. The layout is nice and educational and they have a very nice cafe with yummy goodies.
We visited this Museum as part of a Cape Town Township and Robben Island Tour. The museum was very interesting. The tour guide Zandadi was very knowledgeable about the museum.
Well curated museum that accurately showcases a past both vibrant and ultimately tragic. An essential visit for any visitor to Cape Town as well as the BoKaap museum in Wale Street
We went here as part of a tour which included Robben Island to learn about the history of Apartheid in South Africa. We were shown around by Noor, who was living in District Six when Apartheid happened and he and his family were forcibly removed...More
We went to the District Six Museum and had no idea how much the visit would educate us and touch us. We walked in and opted to pay a little more and take a tour with a docent. What's amazing is that the docents are...More
This is a one room museum. It used to be a church. It is important to learn about the sad history of the mistreatment of people during apartheid. Do get a guide, as they are most knowledgeable. Look around at all the displays. Remember, as...More
This museum is definitely worth checking out. It has a tremendous amount of information packed in a relatively small area (a former church). The remembrances of District Six by former residents are touching, as are the street signs, photos, newspaper articles and more.
