Apartheid Museum

Apartheid Museum

The Apartheid Museum is located in the southwest corner of Johannesburg. It documents and reflects on the era of racial segregation in South Africa during the 20th century and is one of the country’s most important museums.

Visitors begin to understand what apartheid was as soon as they enter the museum. Whites and non-whites had to use separate entrances. Upon entering, the first exhibits seen are the identity documents used during the apartheid era. White people's IDs stated “South African citizen,” while those of other racial groups were labeled “Native,” “Malay,” “Chinese,”... This is followed by a series of historical photographs, documents, and exhibits such as tools of punishment. These items naturally divide South African history into three periods: the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1948, the full implementation of apartheid from 1948 to 1994, and the new South Africa from 1994 to the present. They vividly showcase the atrocities of the apartheid era and their impact on society, while also highlighting the progress made in various social sectors since the end of apartheid.

Apartheid Museum

Why Go: One of South Africa’s most important museums

Continent: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region: South Africa[South Africa]

Province/State: Gauteng Province [Gauteng Province]

City: Johannesburg [Johannesburg]