Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
History of 20th century South Africa & apartheid
Internationally-renowned museum, now a symbol of hope
Interactive exhibits create an emotive experience
Background for understanding contemporary societal issues
Modern complex conceptualized by leading design firms

Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Apartheid Museum
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Johannesburg hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Begin to understand the dark history of apartheid in 20th century South Africa with a visit to the world's pre-eminent museum on the subject. Learn about the 1948 National Party implementation of racial segregation and the years of abuse before resistance triumphed nearly 50 years later.

As you enter the eye-catching complex—not without controversy in and of itself—keep an open mind as you wander amongst exhibits organized by an interdisciplinary team of historians and curators. View poignant film footage and photography, read from primary sources, and study controversial artifacts, providing human faces and voices to years of systematic racial oppression enforced by the white power structure.

Your visit to this museum provides a necessary basic overview for comprehending the struggle and oppression of non-whites under apartheid. As you conclude your tour, reflect on the shocking triumph of figures such as Nelson Mandela in the face of insurmountable adversity, and the international community's role in utilizing the collection to work towards global equality.