The District Six Museum

The District Six Museum, which was established in 1994, honors and informs tourists about the residents of District Six. One tenth of the city's inhabitants lived in this area during the first half of the 20th century. But, in 1966, when apartheid was in full force, District Six was designated as a "white" district, and more than 60,000 people were compelled to relocate to the shanty communities built in Cape Flats, a desolate region outside of the city.

With exhibits that tell their stories and educate visitors about social justice, the museum honors these displaced individuals. Former residents are invited to name their previous homes and local features on a large-scale map that is located on the museum's floor. The District Six Museum Foundation also offers interesting tours of the neighborhood that are led by knowledgeable interpreters.

Digging Deeper, the museum's ongoing display, is devoted to chronicling many facets of life in District Six through a dynamic visual experience that combines multi-media documentary, digital, and aural components. Visitors are introduced to the former people of the area, and the exhibit conveys the stories of their lives using various themes.

A short distance from Greenmarket Square, the District Six Museum is located in the center of the city. On Mondays, the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; on Tuesdays through Saturdays, it is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price of admission is 20 ZAR ($2.50 USD) per person, with student discounts available.

Address: 25A Buitenkant Street Cape Town 8001

Phone: +27 21 466 7200

Opening hours: 9 am - 4 pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 2106 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.districtsix.co.za/