Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre

The Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is a poignant museum situated at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and Duncombe Road, opposite the Westcliff Hotel. It offers a deeply moving experience that explores the history of the Holocaust and the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Through photographs, artifacts, and personal testimonies, the centre encourages reflection on human rights and the dangers of prejudice. The architecture is modern and contemplative, with a peaceful garden for remembrance. It's a place for education and dialogue, aiming to inspire visitors to stand against hatred and discrimination.

À ne pas manquer

• View the permanent exhibition on the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide
• Listen to survivor testimonies in the audio-visual room
• Reflect in the memorial garden
• Participate in educational workshops or temporary exhibitions

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Bon à savoir avant de partir

• Allow at least 1.5 hours to fully experience the exhibitions.
• Photography is allowed in some areas but not in the main exhibition halls.
• Audio guides are available in several languages.
• The content is emotionally intense; suitable for ages 12 and up.

Un peu d'histoire

Opened in 2000, the centre was established by a group of Holocaust survivors and educators to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and promote human rights in South Africa. It later expanded to include the Rwandan genocide.