Apartheid Museum · Johannesburg, South Africa · Trailwind

LandmarkJohannesburg, South AfricaThis powerful museum walks visitors through South Africa's apartheid era via randomly assigned "whites" and "non-whites" entrances, artifacts,…

Set in: Johannesburg, South Africa

Currency: ZAR

Language: Zulu

Timezone: UTC+02:00

Know before you go

Set aside at least 2-3 hours — the exhibits are dense and emotionally heavy.

You'll be randomly assigned a racial classification at the entrance turnstile as part of the experience; it's intentional, not an error.

This is genuinely difficult content, so go in prepared for a sobering rather than a casual visit.

Pairs well with

Constitution Hill, 4 mi away

Nelson Mandela Square, 10 mi away

Cradle of Humankind, 27 mi away

Madikwe Game Reserve, 148 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Apartheid Museum?Apartheid Museum is in Johannesburg, South Africa.What is Apartheid Museum known for?This powerful museum walks visitors through South Africa's apartheid era via randomly assigned "whites" and "non-whites" entrances, artifacts, photography, and film that trace the system's rise and fall.Keep exploring

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