Mandela House
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The small, face-brick house where Nelson Mandela lived with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962, now a museum celebrating his life through artwork and other media.

๐Ÿ“œ Small, face-brick house where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. ๐Ÿ” Now a memorial site and museum, managed by the Apartheid Museum on behalf of the Soweto Heritage Trust.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore the historical home of Nelson Mandela and his family and gain insight into his life and struggle.
๐ŸŒ Learn about political and anti-apartheid activism and South Africa's history and racial reconciliation.
๐Ÿšถ Located on Vilakazi Street, home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ View exhibits of art, memorabilia, and photographs from the 1950s. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Visit a national heritage site and memorial.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Can get crowded, try to go early.
๐Ÿ’ณ Cashless facility from December 2025.

Tips

๐Ÿ“ Located on Vilakazi St and Mvubu St in Orlando West, Soweto, about 30 minutes west of central Johannesburg.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Sakhumziโ€™s restaurant nearby for traditional African food.
๐Ÿšฒ Consider a bicycle tour of the area to get close to the people.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ International visitors R185, African Union R105, students/children R45-R75, under 7 free/R5.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Closed on Good Friday, Family Day, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, New Yearโ€™s Day.

Contact

๐Ÿ“ž 087 265 2252 ๐Ÿ“ง info@mandelahouse.com

Last updated 19 days ago

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