Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
3 expert reviews
“Opposite Holy Cross Church, a stone's throw from the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum is a crucial landmark.”
– Fodor's
Afar Magazine
"The museum is well designed, and although it isn't huge, there's a lot of information to take in."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It’s named after the 12-year-old who was shot dead in the run-up to the Soweto uprising...the poignant memorial features the iconic photo of the limp-bodied boy being carried away from the protest."
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