Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre

4 BASUDHA MODAK - 2 weeks ago

It tries to give a very unbiased experience but you can't help being affected by the pictures and the written stories।This affected me the most .

5 S M - 3 years ago

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.

5 Chris Meehan - 3 years ago

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.

5 Lydi N - 4 years ago

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.

5 Rya-Mari Muller - 3 years ago

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

5 Leon Malan - 3 years ago

The first time was an eye opener, consequent visits have always been highly informative and very pleasant.

5 Anna Füllemann - a year ago

A very powerful place. I strongy suggest going, it is very educational and eye opening. Friendly staff and a beautiful location.