Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre in Johannesburg

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  Matthew Hermon

  :: 18 November 2019 16:43:57

  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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  Whiskey Flyer

  :: 06 September 2019 23:06:34

  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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  Rya-Mari Muller

  :: 13 August 2019 10:23:48

  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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  Christopher Meehan

  :: 04 August 2019 12:39:13

  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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  Junior Mukeba

  :: 08 April 2019 11:20:54

  One gets mixed emotions while visiting this place. So many atrocities happened in the past that we can as current and future generations learn from. 25 years since the Genocide in Rwanda that left 800.000 people dead just because they were like their neighbors but from different ethnicity. The place is free entrance and one can learn a lot about the Jews Holocaust and the Rwandan Genocide.