Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History

The Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History is located on Visagie Street in Old Mint. It is often called a centre for living culture as it focuses on the country’s history and the lives of its people. It has objects, documents, manuscripts, records, publications and photographs of South African history. There are guided tours held both day and night.

The Museum is most popular for the African Window, which takes a unique approach to documenting South African culture through dance, music, drama and other festivals. It has many other exciting exhibits, such as a Stone Age exhibit, an Iron Age exhibit, an exploration of space through the ages and a rock art exhibition. The Museum also has an art gallery that displays a wide array of paintings and other visual art from the different cultures of South Africa. There is also a garden and braai area you can visit. The Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History has over 5 million artefacts and is a must-visit location.