Kwa Muhle Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on a busy street in Durban Central, the Kwa Muhle Museum is one of those places that stops you in your tracks. It's not a museum of grand, beautiful objects, but a powerful and necessary journey into the city's complex soul. You walk through rooms that tell the raw, unfiltered stories of Durban's people—the triumphs, the vibrant cultures, and the profound hardships of the apartheid era. It’s a deeply moving experience that stays with you long after you've left.
Collection Highlights
The most gripping section details the brutal 'Durban System' of migrant labor and its infamous pass books. You'll also find poignant exhibits on the forced removals from Cato Manor and rich displays celebrating Zulu material culture.
Visitor Information
It's centrally located at 130 Bram Fischer Road and entry is by donation, which feels right for a place of such importance. Just be sure to check their opening hours online before you go, as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately, old colonial-era building that was once the city's Native Administration Department—a fact that adds a heavy layer of historical significance to everything you see inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Bram Fischer Road, eThekwini Ward 28, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4025, South Africa
Phone: +27 31 311 2237
