Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

The Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial is a museum located in Soweto, South Africa, that commemorates the events of June 16, 1976, and the Soweto Uprising. The museum is named after Hector Pieterson, one of the first casualties of the uprising, and is situated near the spot where he was shot. The museum takes visitors on a journey through the build-up to the youth rebellion, the events of that fateful day, and its aftermath. It features exhibits such as oral testimonies, pictures, audiovisual displays, and historical documents relating to the events of 1976. The museum also provides background to the reasons for the protests and illustrates what happened in their aftermath. The memorial and museum are a National Heritage Site and are among the top tourist attractions in South Africa