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- Cape Town
- District Six Museum
District Six Museum
Until the 1960s, District Six was a vibrant district of Cape
Town, close to the city centre and the harbour. In 1966 the
government declared District Six a 'whites only' area under the
Group Areas Act and over 60,000 residents were forcibly moved to
the outlying Cape Flats, a barren area several kilometres away, and
their homes flattened by bulldozers. Communities and families were
uprooted and torn apart, and this moving museum serves to safeguard
the memories and the spirit that was District Six. The museum
houses an impressive collection of historical materials, including
photographs and relics such as street signs, much of which were
donated by former residents. The museum also offers a guided tour
of the area led by an ex resident, but these must be booked in
advance.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
R15 (adults), R5 (children)
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Monday 9am-2pm, Tuesday to Saturday
9am-4pm.
Time