District Six Museum

Patricia Vila

a month ago

A must see to understand the history of Cape Town and South Africa. This was my second time visiting this museum. It’s very moving. We took a private tour and our guide was very knowledgeable.

Michelle Hartwig

a month ago

Joe was our guide at this museum and made the stories of the people in the photos come to life with his stories. This is big enough to spend a couple of hours hearing, reading, and seeing the history of District 6. It isn't so large that it's overwhelming to take it all in. This museum shows the devistation and hardships caused by apartheid, and the resistance of the people forced out of their homes.

I W

2 months ago

A deeply moving museum with informative exhibits detailing the history of District Six and the devastating impact of the apartheid policies that forced residents from their homes. One of the most striking displays features the actual street signs from the former district. Highly recommend a visit to truly understand this history.

Frederik

5 months ago

In many ways a must visit - incredibly informative and telling about a recent part of South African history. There is a lot of information and to some extent it can be difficult to keep track and find the red thread throughout. As there is a lot of information and stories. But really happy we went!

Shanaaz Sonday

8 months ago

A very nostalgic experience. Saddened by the fact that a prominent activist from District 6 wasn't once mentioned in any of the articles. The District 6 museum shud relate to that communities only. I heard the tour guide mention about blacks, coloureds and Malays. No mention of Indians as if we never existed even though we were the ones with many businesses on Hanover str eg, Uncle Eboo the spice and music store who wud play his loud bollywood music that we cud hear down Russell Street. Ebrahim stores was next to Dr Shafeeda. Every Wednesday The Avelon would play a Bollywood movie. Not enough info was shared at the museum. It was based on certain families. Not much was mentioned about the people who really stood up against the forced removals. All other museums has air-conditioning bt the city really ain't interestd in preserving this institution. Staff was great bt need to realise that District 6 consisted of us Indians as well and we were forced to move to Rylands. We shudnt allow our memories to be erased through distortion and appropriation.