Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre — Attraction in Johannesburg Ward 87

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...

I live close by, so it was an easy walk to the museum. There was an evening lecture taking place (brilliant, especially if you'd like to expand your understanding of the Holocaust). You'll get to speak to people whose family members have actually survived the Holocaust! The ladies who helped me out are incredible - they were friendly and helpful, and I had a good conversation with them. That's what makes your experience there so much better. Oh yes, and please check out the coffee shop - there are gifts and items with a good price range, and I'm pretty sure you'll walk out having bought at least one gift item (I certainly did). It's spacious and lit well, and everywhere is clean. For me, it was multi-dimensional and a sensory experience. I'd definitely recommend you to take...

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...