Johannesburg Sights

Museum Africa

#4 of 202 things to do in Johannesburg

#21 of 1600 things to do in South Africa

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Lonely Planet review for Museum Africa

Situated at the heart of the cultural precinct, Museum Africa is housed in the impressive old Bree St fruit market, next to the Market Theatre complex. The most interesting exhibition details the Treason Trials of 1956–61, which featured most of the important figures in the ‘new’ South Africa. The Sophiatown display is also outstanding, containing a mock up of a shebeen (unlicensed bar) as well as audio and music snippets. Other exhibits tell the story of Jo’burg from the Stone Age onwards, the development of South African music and the history of housing in the city. On the same site is the Bensusan Museum of Photography.

 

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    interesting displays that you can lose yourself in

    carobbine recommends this,

    The Sophiatown display was as good as promised, and I sent a lot of time just admiring the detail and thinking about what life would have been like for the residents. I also recall a great display on Ghandi's time in South Africa, as well as a room devoted to African musical instruments. The Treason Trials room was fascinating and very informative. Makes for a great afternoon - just leave time to explore the square and surrounding area after you're done with the museum!

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