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District Six Museum, Cape Town Central

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Delve into the history of the apartheid at District Six Museum, a display about an area of Cape Town declared a white-only neighborhood in the 1960s. Founded in 1994, the museum narrates the story of those who were forced out of the district through various items, photos, and videos. Use our Cape Town tour itinerary builder site to visit District Six Museum on your trip to Cape Town, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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District Six Museum Reviews

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4.6

• By Travel33480356619

  A nice way to spend a few hours to understand the history of Cape Town/ District Six area. Worth a visit.  more »

• By Thomas V

  One of the best parts of our tour of Cape Town, this down-to-earth museum tells the story of this unique community, erased now and scattered. An important part of the history of this city and this...  more »

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• By Zalia Frosler

  Not used optimally,for displaying the history of cape town. Need a more character

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• By Bruce Eitzen

  Nice venue for small conferences in the city centre.

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