📜 Small, face-brick house where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. 🔍 Now a memorial site and museum, managed by the Apartheid Museum on behalf of the Soweto Heritage Trust. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore the historical home of Nelson Mandela and his family and gain insight into his life and struggle. 🌍 Learn about political and anti-apartheid activism and South Africa's history and racial reconciliation. 🚶 Located on Vilakazi Street, home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates. 🖼️ View exhibits of art, memorabilia, and photographs from the 1950s. 🇿🇦 Visit a national heritage site and memorial. # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Can get crowded, try to go early. 💳 Cashless facility from December 2025. # Tips 📍 Located on Vilakazi St and Mvubu St in Orlando West, Soweto, about 30 minutes west of central Johannesburg. 🍽️ Sakhumzi’s restaurant nearby for traditional African food. 🚲 Consider a bicycle tour of the area to get close to the people. # Cost 💰 International visitors R185, African Union R105, students/children R45-R75, under 7 free/R5. # Hours 🕒 Closed on Good Friday, Family Day, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, New Year’s Day. # Contact 📞 087 265 2252 📧 info@mandelahouse.com