Hector Pieterson Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- South Africa, Soweto
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- Recommended 1-1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 · Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adults R40, Children R20
- Address
- 8288 Khumalo Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -26.2300, 27.9200
Introduction
Hector Pieterson Museum is built to commemorate the 12-year-old boy Hector Pieterson who died in the 1976 Soweto Uprising, an important historical witness to South Africa anti-apartheid struggle. Through photographs, videos, artifacts and oral histories, the museum comprehensively presents the events of 16 June 1976 when Soweto students protested against the apartheid education system, and the profound impact of this uprising on South African history. The most powerful exhibit is the famous photograph of Pieterson being carried after being shot, which became an iconic image for global condemnation of apartheid. Visiting here offers deep understanding of the price paid by South African youth for freedom, and is an unmissable place to understand modern South African history.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Hector Pieterson Museum?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Hector Pieterson Museum?
Adults R40, Children R20
Any practical tips for visiting Hector Pieterson Museum?
Combine with Mandela House visit Museum atmosphere is solemn, be respectful
How long should I spend at Hector Pieterson Museum?
A typical visit takes Recommended 1-1.5 hours.
