Why visit District Six Museum
One of the most affecting community museums in South Africa — many of its guides are former District Six residents.
Essential context for any visitor trying to understand modern Cape Town, apartheid and the ongoing restitution process.
Where District Six Museum is
25a Buitenkant Street, on the edge of the CBD, 5 minutes' drive from the Company's Garden and the Castle.
What to expect
A large floor map of District Six that former residents mark with their old addresses, walls of hand-painted street signs rescued from demolition, oral-history recordings, family photographs and personal objects.
Guided tours by ex-residents are the most powerful way to experience the museum.
How to include District Six Museum in a Wanderer private tour
The District Six Museum is included on Wanderer's private city tours where history is a focus. It pairs naturally with a drive through the still largely empty District Six site, Bo-Kaap and the Castle.
Practical tips
- Book an ex-resident guide in advance for the fullest experience.
- Give yourself time — the museum rewards a slow visit.