District 6 Museum
A poignant tribute to the power of community and resilience, commemorating the lives and stories of those forcibly removed during apartheid.
Child friendly
Description
The District 6 Museum in Cape Town is a poignant tribute to the power of community and resilience. It stands as a living memory of a neighborhood that was forcibly dismantled during apartheid, yet whose spirit endures.
The museum is a window into the lives and stories of the people who once called District 6 home. Their struggles, hopes, and indomitable spirit are celebrated here, reminding us of the importance of unity and the human capacity to rebuild in the face of adversity.
Visiting the District 6 Museum is an enlightening and humbling experience that underscores the strength of the human spirit and the pursuit of justice and healing.
Insider Guides
Tours often led by former residents, providing personal insights into the history and impact of the community’s forced removals.
Reservation Policies
• Tour bookings essential, walk-in tours are subject to availability.
• Only book on the quicket website or directly at the museum.
Entry Fees
R60 | Admission per person.
R75 | Admission with ex-resident guided tour.
R130 | Guided site walks (includes museum entrance).
Tours
Guided Tours
A walk through the museum with an ex-resident storyteller.
Monday – Saturday
Times | 9h30 | 10h30 | 11h30 | 13h30
Site Walks
Led by former residents, these must be booked in advance subject to weather conditions being favourable for walking.
Booking Methods
Museum | Quicket
Additional Links
Features
- Child friendly
- Educational programs
- Events
- Exhibitions
- Guided tours
- Historical talks
- Homecoming centre
- Memberships
- Parking – Limited street parking.
- Restrooms
- Site walks – Walks to the District Six area.
- Talks and lectures
- Wheelchair friendly
- Wi-Fi
Must Tries
Guided site walks with former residents.
Highlights
• Stories of forced removals.
• Personal anecdotes from former residents.
• Historical artifacts.
• The Homecoming Centre.
Address
District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant Street, City Centre
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday | 09h00 – 16h00
Sunday | Closed
Site walks | 9h30 | 10h30 | 11h30 | 13h30
Description
The District 6 Museum in Cape Town is a poignant tribute to the power of community and resilience. It stands as a living memory of a neighborhood that was forcibly dismantled during apartheid, yet whose spirit endures.
The museum is a window into the lives and stories of the people who once called District 6 home. Their struggles, hopes, and indomitable spirit are celebrated here, reminding us of the importance of unity and the human capacity to rebuild in the face of adversity.
Visiting the District 6 Museum is an enlightening and humbling experience that underscores the strength of the human spirit and the pursuit of justice and healing.
Insider Guides
Tours often led by former residents, providing personal insights into the history and impact of the community’s forced removals.
Reservation Policies
• Tour bookings essential, walk-in tours are subject to availability.
• Only book on the quicket website or directly at the museum.
Entry Fees
R60 | Admission per person.
R75 | Admission with ex-resident guided tour.
R130 | Guided site walks (includes museum entrance).
Tours
Guided Tours
A walk through the museum with an ex-resident storyteller.
Monday – Saturday
Times | 9h30 | 10h30 | 11h30 | 13h30
Site Walks
Led by former residents, these must be booked in advance subject to weather conditions being favourable for walking.
Booking Methods
Museum | Quicket
Additional Links
Educational programs
Events
Exhibitions
Guided tours
Historical talks
Homecoming centre
Memberships
Parking
Limited street parking.
Restrooms
Site walks
Walks to the District Six area.
Talks and lectures
Wheelchair friendly
Wi-Fi
Must Tries
Guided site walks with former residents.
Highlights
• Stories of forced removals.
• Personal anecdotes from former residents.
• Historical artifacts.
• The Homecoming Centre.
Address
District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant Street, City Centre
Opening Times | |
|
Monday – Saturday |
09h00 – 16h00 |
|
Sunday |
Closed |
|
Site walks |
9h30 | 10h30 | 11h30 | 13h30 |
