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History Museums in Johannesburg
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History Museums in Johannesburg
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- Exploration1779621 contributionLloyd was our exceptional guide. He provided us in great English an indepth insight into South African history. The tour started at 12am in a group of 7 people and took roughly an hour. We walked together from place to place where Lloyd explained us what we look at. He further went into the details without making it boring and unnecessarily extended. Every question was thoroughly answered. After the guided tour, we had the chance to walk through the place by or own.Written 4 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kim WindvogelJohannesburg, South Africa99 contributionsAlthough the memorial is outside in an open space, being in the location where Hector Pieterson was murdered by the Apartheid state of South Africa was extremely heavy. The memorial is well maintained and the tour guides, including his sister, are well informed and engaging. It was very sad to see his sister - the schoolgirl in the picture running next to Hector and Mbuyisa, relay the story for tourists wanting to understand the history that she forms a part of. It was also here that I learned that the schoolboy who was carrying Hector, Mbuyisa disappeared and no one knows what happened to him.Written 8 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eric CSydney, Australia91 contributionsAn interesting look at where we all came from. Pretty well display. Worth a hour of your time. Great learning tool for the kids.Written 19 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Karen BPort Elizabeth, South Africa215 contributionsVery interesting.
We had a lady take us and explain a lot about the meanings of the walls and the displays in the entrance.
So much information, difficult to take it all in.
We will have to return again to go through it again.Written 22 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VanessaPerumalCape Town Central, South Africa201 contributionsThe Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton on Central street is one of those spaces steeped in historical legacy where documenting and researching in a knowledge think tank is preserved always a work in progress and the archives world renewed.
If you visiting Johannesburg and you have a minimum of two hours make sure you pass by the Center. You may even meet some of the team who work there and spot the ones you see on the TV ect. There is an air of excellence and expectancy and a space created for a global village to partake and share in. A knowledge centre with digital archives and a many special dialogies and conferencing also takes place here.Written 6 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David20130609Waunakee, WI1Â 176 contributionsUnder construction and in the inner city. Police station inside the gates.
Not much of the art was available to see.
Call gallery before making the trip, also have return transportation. We finally got a taxi and it was expensive.Written 7 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BeautifulSalisbury, NC38 contributionsThis was truly a once in a lifetime experience/opportunity. Mama Lindi (Koko) was very warm and welcoming, and she made me feel at home. The food was delicious and specially prepared by Koko herself. I would recommend everyone book this personalized experience, you won't regret it!!Written 13 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Benn NdzoyiyaCape Town, South Africa1 contributionI stayed for the first time at Satyagraha House in Johannesburg on a work trip, and I am still so taken!! It’s one of the only real museums in South Africa that is dedicated to the personal life of Gandhi. But I’m equally impressed with the extremely peaceful energy of the space.
The hotel staff Khanyi and Thato are extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble. From check-in to departure, all made very easy.
I stayed in the Kasturba Gandhi room which is the largest room right next to the museum and named after Gandhi’s wife. Comes with a fireplace, lots of natural lighting washing in, and beautiful interiors! Solid wi-fi, complete silence, and a spacious desk that looks out to the garden.
Location of the hotel was great with a short Uber trip away from Rosebank and Braamfontein.
Food-wise, they operate on a vegetarian menu and no alcohol is served, which makes sense because Gandhi was a strict vegetarian. The welcoming green tea with honey and lemon was so good that I requested it they served it with all my meals while I was there.
Lunch and dinner can also be booked. If you get there in the afternoon, especially with 2/3 or more joining you, ask about the high tea which I enjoyed in the library. All made right on the property, with produce from the food garden. The way they do breakfast is excellent. You order your choice of breakfast when you check in and it’s served in the morning.
I can honestly say probably one of the best places we have stayed in for a while. Highly recommend. Will definitely take my partner along for our next Joburg visit. And try and get my hands on that Africology signature scent!Written 10 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
