Backpacker Accommodation Near Apartheid Museum
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks
Enoch Sontonga Memorial Park, Hillbrow Tower, Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, SAB World of Beer, Satyagraha House, Bensusan Photographic Museum, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Vilakazi Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Brenthurst Gardens, Constitution Hill, Rand Easter Show, The Bag Factory, ABSA Art Gallery, Standard Bank Gallery, Radium Beer Hall, Oriental Plaza, Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, MuseuMAfricA, Madiba Trail, Mandela House
Apartheid Museum Reviews
More info about Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg was constructed in 2001 to commemorate those affected by apartheid, a dark period in South Africa’s history when sectors of the population were deprived of their basic rights and excluded from all but the most basic of services. Their crime? They were born black.
The museum is essentially a timeline of events that followed from 1948 when government opponents such as the African National Congress (ANC) were jailed without trial, the years of violence, the formation of Bantustan homelands, political executions through to negotiations and ultimately a peaceful end to a horrific time in the country’s history. The subject matter makes this museum totally unique.
To one side of the museum stands 7 pillars of civilised society now forged into the South African constitution – democracy, equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect and freedom.
The apartheid period began in 1948 when the National Party took power. They implemented laws such as the... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.