- Where to find: South Africa, Johannesburg, Bree Street 121;
- Opening hours: 09.00-17.00;
- Cost: 7 rend
One of the undoubted attractions of Johannesburg , the largest city of the South African Republic , is the Museum of Africa - it attracts not only its original architecture, but also incredible expositions that allow one to plunge into the depths of centuries.
The building in which the museum is located, really surprises with its unusual and original. But this is a logical explanation - it functions inside the old market, which was redesigned in 1994. And now for more than 20 years South Africans and tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the unique history of the African continent.
What can you learn in the museum?
Visiting the Museum of Africa, you take a different look at the history of African peoples, their way of life and development. It would seem that Africans have always been poor, had nothing to do with developed Europe, but in fact all this is not so.
There were times when African tribes were at their peak - they constantly traveled, which contributed to the development of their culture. In some years, Africans with their knowledge had little inferior to the representatives of the nationalities of other continents.
When viewing the expositions, tourists will receive detailed information:
- on the cultural heritage of Africans;
- about the history of the birth of people on the continent and on the planet - it was here that the most ancient remains were discovered, which is officially confirmed;
- about their way of life, tools of labor, etc.
Particular attention to freedom fighters!
However, for a long time in their recent history, African peoples were subordinated to the colonialists from European countries. What ultimately affected their way of life, development and culture.
Fortunately, there were leaders who could raise the people to get rid of the colonizers. A separate room is dedicated to them.
In particular, the hall displays detailed information, documentary facts from the life of Albert Lutuli, Walter Sisul and the great leader Nelson Mandela, famous throughout the world.
How to get?
The flight from Moscow to Johannesburg will take more than 20 hours and you will have to make a transfer in London, Amsterdam or another major airport, depending on the chosen flight
There is a museum in Newine on Bree Street, 121.
Near the museum there are two public transport routes - # 227 and # 63. In the first case, you need to leave at the stop on Harris Street, and in the second - at the stop on Carr Street.
Open to tourists every day, except Monday. Opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. The entrance fee is 7 rand (this is about 50 US cents).
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