Capetown is lucky that this museum exists. The museum tells the story of how an entire area of the city was depopulated through forced evacuations by the federal government. Because this museum exists those affected by the displacement have acknowledgement and recognition with this museum and those unaware of the issue get to learn about what happened. That said, the museum occupies an old church building and is constrained by the facility and lack of money. Consequently, while the information is worth knowing, the displays and information are not presented as effectively as they could be. Given the inexpensive ticket price, coming here for 30 minutes on a late afternoon was well worth a visit. This museum is in central Capetown and easy to visit in conjunction with the Slave lodge, or Castle, etc.

The District Six museum was a thought-provoking and moving space, where the memories of dispossessed communities had been collected into the form of a 'memory box'. The exhibits and design uncover the brutal hardship of the Group Areas Act in South Africa, and the impact of colonialism more widely. I would highly recommend you visit this museum.

I recommend doing a quick stop by the property that was District Six prior to going to the museum. It put into perspective the information contained in the museum. It's my understanding that there are tours at the museum that are guided by a former resident. We didn't have time to do that, as we had limited time on the way to the airport, but I did see a group on a tour, and it seemed as though everyone was engaged. The museum was small but packed with information. If we return to Cape Town we will attend a tour. The cost is very inexpensive, and I think this is an underrated gem.

Didn’t really know what to expect, it was worth the visit in my eyes. To read about the history and how people were treated no that long ago really. The personal statements about being displaced really gave a true perspective. It is a little dated in how its set up in the church and could do with some investment.

A must see museum to understand the gravity of the impact of the displacement ("forced removals" of black people) in Cape Town during the Apartheid. We took the option of a tour which gave us the opportunity to speak with a person displaced in his 20's. This was a very moving experience.

Museum has an engaging variety of displays to explain what the D6 residents endured under apartheid, the richness of their lives despite harsh economic conditions, and how their lives subsequently unfolded over the years. Displays convey a very personal and communitarian focus. Excellent museum; poignant that it’s in one of the few churches not torn down during the mass relocation of reisdents.

If you visit Cape Town, you need to visit this museum. It is truly important to know about Apartheid and how it has impacted South Africa. The museum is well done and make sure to arrive at a time where you can take the tour. The tour made the experience significantly better.

A must-see in Cape Town. You can either do the tour on your own (ZAR60) or have a guide (ZAR75) who is always a former resident of District Six. In my case, I chose to have a guide who was a lovely Malay lady who lived there until the age of 7, where they all got kicked out with nothing but a suitcase. A very touching and emotional experience.

There is a lot to read in this museum but it tells a very important story about a community destroyed by apartheid. It was well worth taking the time to read the displays, look at all the photos and the artifacts. You get a real understanding of what happened here.