This museum is internationally recognized as the best museum on 20th century South Africa in the world. It recounts the political upheavals beginning in the last century and moves on to the transition from the Apartheid state into the new era of hope and freedom as a democracy. Given the nature of its subject matter, the viewing experience is very intense with a lot of texts – both written and visual: photographs and videos. The self-guided tour of the museum lasts approximately 2 -3 hrs.