Name: Hector Pieterson Memorial
Address: 8287 Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa, ZA
Telephone: +27 11 536 0611

Hector Pieterson Memorial is a museum, located at 8287 Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa. They can be contacted via phone at +27 11 536 0611, visit their website www.joburg.org.za for more detailed information.

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8287 Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804

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Added by Jopie, at 22 October 2016

Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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Anonymous

07 April 2018

Reconnect with the history of apartheid uprising at this memorial as the story how of Hector Pieterson became famous after he was shot dead and his dying moments was photographed by Sam Smith. The historians here are fascinating and mostly tells the story without charges.
Anonymous

31 March 2018

A deep learning experience about some of the historical dynamics thats led to the South Africa we have today
Anonymous

26 January 2018

Was just very busy today. Lots of people from all over the world. The bike riding is so exciting. Ride through the area.
Anonymous

10 January 2018

It’s fun. There are always new street vendors here. New restaurants has moved in making the street even more vibrant. Try the ‘Kota’ - this is quarter portion of an unsliced bread stuffed with your choice.
Anonymous

04 January 2018

Rich history of How South African Students changed the education landscape on 16 June 1976, by marching against the apartheid government introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction and the wish of the people triumphed.

However, even though the march was peaceful, policy reacted by shooting at the marchers. Hector Peter don't wad the first casualty and died.
Anonymous

29 November 2017

It was really a place full of memories. This museum shows a lot of testimonies from the students and children who were stuck in the attack. It is breathtaking. I went out of this museum with lots of feelings, like sadness, and my heart was heavy. This date (1976, June 16th) will be always on my mind.
Anonymous

27 October 2017

Most visited tourist attraction side. Well designed. History well presented. Not far from Vilakazi street
Anonymous

18 October 2017

It's a great place to learn more about the history of '76, I love the way they have depicted all the history. Thank you very much..
Anonymous

28 September 2017

A moving and deeply emotional journey into our painful past. A haunting reminder of where we were as a people and of the struggles we faced as a nation. The exhibits on display transport one to a most fateful, tragic and terribly painful blight on our country's collective psyche reminding us of a period in our history that time will never allow us to forget. 😞
Anonymous

22 September 2017

The main attraction to tourists. In the vicinity of the famous street in Soweto. Where Nobel peace price winners President Mandela and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu once stayed.
Anonymous

13 July 2017

I felt emotionally drained after visiting this memorial site but it was completely worth it. It was a shocking, brutal eye opener.Retrospectively it's sad to think that so much inequality still exists in education.
Anonymous

12 July 2017

Most interesting and informative. An important part of our History. Silver Fox day trip plus other venues.
Anonymous

11 July 2017

Historically & culturally rich. The museum is excellently maintained and well designed.
Anonymous

27 June 2017

A great lesson of our history. A beautiful way of learning more about it too.
Anonymous

21 June 2017

poem delivered by lethabo malapile on the 16th of june @ Moreleba

Poem is titled hecter petersen

Who is hecter pertersen?
Is hecter petersen born in 1964 in soweto and shot in soweto again?
Is Vivian petersen his mother?
Is soweto where he grew up?
Is antoniotte, lulu and sina his siblings?
Is he the iconic image of 1976 soweto uprising?
Mpotseng gape nna ke be kese gona batho ba gesho
What was he doing that day mara?
Was he protesting against afrikaans language as medium of instruction in secondary school?
Was he protesting alone naa?where are other students ge ke bolela jwale?
Was he the only one who became aggressive when police arrive?
Why did the police shot him instead of calming the situation?
Nswareleng ka dipotsisho,kere ke be kese gona nna lethabo
Did his death solve the problem that black students were confronted with?
Is it true that he fell at the corner of moema and vilakazi street?
Is it true that mbuyisa mkhubo picked him up ?
Is it true that he was declared dead in a short space of time at the nearest clinic?
Justice was served in favour of him or apartheid police system?
Whoooh iketleng nna,ke rile nna lethabo ke wa maloba ka 2000
Is avalon cemetery in soweto where he was buried?
South Africa how many more should be killed in peaceful protest?
Is human slaughter an answer?
Is June 16 good enough for South Africans and petersen's family
Is June 16 declared as a holiday because of you hecter?ohhhh yes it
How many more should be slaughtered,how many more south Africans should be killed by police?how many more?how many more?
May your soul rest in golden peace hecter june16 petersen
Ke leboga thieletso ya lena ��
Anonymous

14 March 2017

It is a important part of Soweto. The memorial is currently closed for repairs.
Anonymous

23 February 2017

It was a rainy day when we were there, but it didn't dampen the spirits of those attending. So sad a loss, so much gained. Still much to do.
Anonymous

19 February 2017

Designed by Mashabane Rose Architects who are highly experienced at creating successful museum spaces, this exhibition is concise and accessible. Nice building.
Anonymous

26 January 2017

The facility is very well managed, even hawkers around it are very helpful. The area is safe and almost crime free because of it being a busy tourist destination.
Anonymous

29 October 2016

This is an excellent museum in Soweto and dedicated to the children that lost their lives on 16 June 1976. Combined with the memorial, the museum takes +- 1 hour to visit. Be prepared to read quite a lot of information as well as video displays.