School visits: What you need to know

School visits to the Apartheid Museum make education about the country's history more creative and memorable.

They are important for establishing a comprehensive connection between learners and the information in their textbooks. If you wish visit to the museum, please note the following:

Bookings information

Admission fee is R60 per learner and R65 per teacher/educator
Bookings need to be confirmed a week before hand. There is no guarantee that the school can be accommodated if the tour is not confirmed.
The museum must be notified if the school is unable to attend at least a week beforehand.
If you have made a booking, the museum will provide a guided tour for your school.
Payment by cheque should be made out to the S.A. Apartheid Museum and handed over on arrival at the ticket office.
Payment can also be made in cash on arrival.
EFTs are accepted but you are required to produce proof of payment required on arrival.
Note once payment has been made, there will no possibility of a refund.

Visitor guidelines

After securing a booking, teachers are encouraged to visit the museum before bringing their learners. This visit will be free for a maximum of two teachers per school provided that they produce a letter stamped by their school.

Please specify in advance any topic you would like your guide to focus on.
Tours are designed for different age groups. Different age groups will explore different sections of the museum.
If you arrive late, your school may forfeit your guided tour and the teachers may have to take learners around the museum themselves.
The museum does not admit school groups of children younger than Grade 5 because of the sensitive nature of the material on display.
The museum opens at 9 am, and school tours take a minimum of two hours. Children will not benefit from the experience if the tour is cut short.
Teachers are expected to accompany the children with the guide on the tour, and are responsible for the behaviour of the children during the tour.
Every learner must bring a pen to complete some written activities in the museum.
Grades 6 – 9 children will each be given a booklet to work with in the museum, designed for their grade level. Teachers can also use these booklets in follow-up lessons when they return to school.
No cameras are allowed in the museum.
No food is allowed in the museum. If children require a snack break during the tour, this can be negotiated with the guide.
Alcohol is not permitted in the museum. Teachers or children who are inebriated will not be allowed access to the museum.

Downloads

School Visits - ( 122.193 KB )

Grade 6 & 7 workbook - ( 4.779 MB )

Grade 8 Workbook - ( 2.116 MB )

Grade 9 Workbook - ( 2.651 MB )