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Johannesburg, South Africa

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Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre Reviews | Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is located in Johannesburg, South Africa on 1 Duncombe Rd, Forest Town,. Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is rated 4.5 out of 5 in the category museumeducation centerhistory museumtourist attraction in South Africa.

Address

1 Duncombe Rd, Forest Town,

Phone

+27 116403100

Amenities

Gender-neutral toiletsRestaurantToilets

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible liftWheelchair-accessible toilet

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Sean

Having often past this museum while in morning traffic, finally I made the effort to go in. Not obviously a museum with no signage from Jan Smuts Av but the exterior architecture always caught my eye. The exhibition on Rwanda is well worth a visit to understand the Rwandan genocide, the persons involved and the events leading up to the atrocities. Very well put together, informative and visually impressive. The holocaust section of the museum gives an insight into Jewish people who came SA and particularly JoBurg, so gives you a local connection. This is all housed in an architectural beautiful building. The museum is small but well worth a visit and will make you think.

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Chris Meehan

Incredibly powerful and moving. A must see for anyone in Johannesburg. Thank you, Ronny, for the tour and the wealth of information that you shared with us.

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Matthew Hermon

As a history lover, I was very interested in visiting the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre when I came across it on Google one day. Well, I finally visited and I wasn't disappointed. We received a short tour of the centre when we arrived, including details about the building (from the casting of railway lines into the outside of the building, to the reason why the centre has a lot more natural light inside than other Holocaust exhibits). Then we moved into the permanent exhibit which has been excellently curated and put together. It really does require you to come back a second time to take in all the exhibits. There is a lot to get through. I think the Herero and Nama Genocide could have been given more attention but thank you for including that part of history even though the exhibit was small. Finally, l liked the inclusion of a xenophobia exhibit in the foyer. It's a shame it was small, but thanks for making it part of the centre's exhibits. There is a great coffee shop outside where you can take a break from the exhibits. I will be back for another visit.

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Solva Neck

Cool nice place to be their staff are very friendly you fill like home

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Rya-Mari Muller

A piece of history We joined a guided tour, organised by the historical society. The facilities are excellent, a coffee shop for snacks and an informative tour Each and every piece around architecture has a meaning, based on feedback from survivors. It offers buy a glimpse into the deep history that surrounds these events and left me with food for thought Definitely worth visiting

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Marilyn Merkel

Very interesting place to go but as my hearing aids had gone to be serviced it was very difficult for me to hear what was being said. The movie they had, had sub titles but they went so fast that to try & read that quickly was virtually impossible. Will try again when I'm able to hear properly.

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Darryl Soal

An exceptional and emotional experience of human history at its most savage. Brilliantly laid out dispays and interactive experiences complemented by outstanding guides all added to the powerful prayer that these things should never happen again. An architecturally intuitive shining of light on the darkness all add to a moving experience. Well worth invested a number of hours to explore again and again. Probably one of the best museums in Jozi.

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Lydia Naicker

I live close by, so it was an easy walk to the museum. There was an evening lecture taking place (brilliant, especially if you'd like to expand your understanding of the Holocaust). You'll get to speak to people whose family members have actually survived the Holocaust! The ladies who helped me out are incredible - they were friendly and helpful, and I had a good conversation with them. That's what makes your experience there so much better. Oh yes, and please check out the coffee shop - there are gifts and items with a good price range, and I'm pretty sure you'll walk out having bought at least one gift item (I certainly did). It's spacious and lit well, and everywhere is clean. For me, it was multi-dimensional and a sensory experience. I'd definitely recommend you to take a visit here.

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