Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Top 3% of attractions in Johannesburg
7/10

4 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 Afar Magazine
"The museum is well designed, and although it isn't huge, there's a lot of information to take in." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"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." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, which commemorates the 1976 Soweto student uprising (tickets 50 rand for international visitors)"
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