District Six Museum
9 expert reviews
“Housed in the Buitenkant Methodist Church, this museum preserves the memory of one of Cape Town's most vibrant multicultural neighborhoods.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's impossible not to be emotionally touched by this museum which celebrates the once lively multiracial area that was destroyed during apartheid."
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Travel + Leisure
"A highlight is the large floor map of District Six, where ex-residents have inscribed their family names on their old streets."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The District Six Museum provides a chance to explore the old quarter of the same name."
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Time Out
"This award-winning community museum lays bare the time in South African history when the ruling government declared District Six a 'whites only' area."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This Buitenkant Street museum is a tribute to a beloved slum that was knocked down during apartheid."
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