Hector Pieterson Memorial

Heavy stuff, but a good addition to your historic experience if you are visiting the Mandela house, which is very close by. Also, a lot of the markets sit right outside of the memorial and give you a chance to experience a lot of the culture in a walkable safe area.

Didnt go inside the museum. But the information outside is wow. Loved how everything there has a meaning. The trees, the walls, the line, the stones, the water, the paving etc. True artwork. There is this guy who looks like he is not a tour guide but the information he has is too much. He knows everything by head. Wish i could remember his name to recommend him

The museum does an incredible job of telling the story of Hector's life and the significance of the 1976 student uprising. The exhibits are well-curated, and the staff are knowledgeable and passionate. A must-visit for anyone interested in South African history and the struggle for freedom. Highly recommended!

I came here early Saturday morning. Before the heap of tourist buses arrives. The museum is really good 👍 I spend almost an hour just taking it all in my own time. You can have a guided tour if you want. I didn't feel the need. It's such a huge historical monument. It's also a very planned layout. If you're a wheelchair user, you'll will not have a problem visiting here. It's incredibly accessible with ramps. Also It's walking distance from the Nelson Mandela house, too. People outside are very friendly and I meet Hectors sister Antoinette!! She does guided tours.

We experienced terrific hours under the guidance of our experienced guide mr. Bheki of Soweto Guided Tours/Muano Tours, who shared a personal testimony about the struggle against apartheid and the years after. A moving story of suffering and overcoming, of not forgetting the pain, of healing reconciliation. Mr. Bheki appeared to be a born storyteller and as a white, Dutch tourist I was drawn into the world from the 1970s and thereafter, while passing by the houses and churches of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and bishop Tutu. Also touching was the symbolism of the Hector Pierson Memorial and its square, plus the shoes on the wall nearby. What a tale to hear! Cycling through the neighbourhood I was also touched by the friendliness of the people on the streets and felt very comfortable being there, contrary to what many may think. This appeared to be the definitive highlight of my SA-trip - apologies to the big 5 :). This is even worth seven stars. Also great was that the organisation arranged a taxi to pick us up and bring us back: driver Chris was nice company who brought us straight into the heart of Soweto.

We had our Tour Guide Mr Thwala who made our trip so much educational and easy to understand

I have nothing bad to say about this site, it was amazing and all so though out and sentimental. We had a guide who described exactly why each little things happened and there was so much thought into the actual museum itself, definitely should visit!

Thou a great source of painful memories for black South Africans, it is a truly magnificent monument of historic truth and a display of courage for those who fought for black people to have equal right with white people. Even willing to rist their lives for us. The tour guide was truly informative and it was awe inspiring to stand were courageous young men and women matched for the future to be brighter we will forever be grateful. Must see.