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MuseumCity Centre
District Six Museum
- 4.42.7k reviews
- Closed now
Museum in a former church on Buitenkant Street documenting the apartheid-era forced removals of District Six residents, with guided tours.
Quick answers
District Six Museum in short
When is District Six Museum open?
Mon–Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit District Six Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is District Six Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is District Six Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does District Six Museum cost?
Tickets Paid entry (check districtsix.co.za).
Do you need to book District Six Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at District Six Museum?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is District Six Museum?
25A Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town, 8000.
Is District Six Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday9 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 District Six Museum
- 2 New York Bagels · 1 min
- 3 Star Theatre · 2 min
- 4 Mamacita's Cape Town · 2 min
- 5 Truth Coffee Roasting · 2 min
Good to know
- Tickets Paid entry (check districtsix.co.za)
- Indoors
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 2.7k reviews
Known for
- Guided tours
- Forced removals history
- Personal stories
What people say
- People like:
- Moving storytelling and guided tours
Around City Centre
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
New York BagelsBagel · 1 min walk
Star TheatreTheatre · 2 min walk
Good nowMamacita's Cape TownTex-Mex · 2 min walk
Truth Coffee RoastingCafé · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.