District Six was home to about 10% of Capetonians until 1970’s. In 1965, over 60,000 people were forcibly removed and relocated to the Cape Flats, as District Six was declared ‘white’ land. This not only saw to an exodus of people, but also a disintegration of culture, community and rich, unique Cape history.

The District Six Museum Foundation was launched as a museum in1994, five years after its establishment, resuscitating the memories of District Six. It’s mission was a channel of promoting social justice, and as an institution of truth, challenging misconceptions and untruths in South Africa’s history. The Museum is dedicated to revealing the many stories of the areas forced removals and helping in restructuring the community.

Policies:
1. Works to assist the victims of forced removals in District Six, Cape Town and South Africa.
2. The Museum is a centre for reformation of the former residents of District Six.
3. The Museum seeks to act as a vessel of social development of the city.
4. It works to build partnerships and alliances with similar South Africa communities, as well as globally in a quest to discus heritage policy development.
 
HOURS:
9h00 – 15h00   Mondays (doors close at 14h00)
09h00 - 16h00 Tuesdays - Saturdays (Sundays are by appointment only)
There are trained museum guides doing both individual and group tours of the Museum. You can easily do a self-guided tour, or make it even more special being guided by a former District Six resident, for an experience filled with emotional recollections!
 To book a tour please call the Museum on 021 466 7208, or let us book one for you, better yet, include it in your customized UHP travels.

The memory cloth

Other Museums of interest in Cape Town:
 
Castle of Good Hope- The oldest surviving building in South Africathis Dutch fort with its 5 bastions/points was built between 1666 and 1679. The Castle is said to be haunted, so hold on to someone when you’re in the dungeon! Open daily 9am-4pm, 7 days a week. There are guided tours by Castle guides Monday to Saturday, and self guided tours are available with maps in 7 different languages.
Gold Of Africa Museum- Unique, located in the Martin Melck House in Cape Town, this is the world's first museum dedicated to the history of African gold.
The Bo-Kaap Museum- situated in the historic colourful area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves, exhibits local Islamic culture and heritage. 
South African Museum, Cape Town- Established in 1825, this is the oldest museum in sub-Saharan Africa. Ranging from fossils and fish to stone-age artefacts dating back 120 000 years!
Robben Island Museum - Cape Town
National Museum – Bloemfontein
Anglo-Boer War Museum – Bloemfontein
National Cultural History Museum – Pretoria
Transvaal Museum of Natural History – Pretoria
National Museum of Military History - Johannesburg