The Red Location Museum stands on the site of the former Red Location township in New Brighton, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is a museum about the struggle against apartheid, told largely through the experiences of the people who lived in this place.
What you will see
- Multimedia exhibits that bring the township's history to life beyond static displays.
- Memory boxes holding personal stories, which give the visit a human voice and a close, reflective feel.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a place for a thoughtful visit rather than a quick stop. The exhibits focus on personal memory and resistance, so visitors who want to understand how apartheid shaped daily life in a South African township will find the museum most rewarding. Allow time to read and listen, and to take in the surroundings, because the museum sits within the living neighbourhood of New Brighton.
Getting there and planning
The museum's address is Red Location, New Brighton, Gqeberha, 6205. To check details before you go, you can call +27 41 506 2081. Combining your trip with other places in Gqeberha and the wider Eastern Cape can give you a fuller picture of the region's history and its present.
