Freedom Park is a heritage treasure trove, chronicling the history of Africa and South Africa, from Earth's early beginnings, through the emergence of humanity. It traces the paths of African civilisations, colonialism, industrialisation, and apartheid, to modern democracy.
A truly South African story
Freedom Park focuses on heritage as an essential building block of nation-building. It challenges visitors to reconcile the trials of South Africa's past with its new successes, to nurture understanding and compassion, to foster reconciliation. Its position, atop Salvokop, mirrors this focus: it overlooks the Voortrekker Monument, the Union Buildings – once the seat of apartheid power and now housing a democratically installed government – and the bustling, inclusive city of Pretoria.
A dream of sharing and unity
The name //hapo is Khoi for "dream" and comes from the saying "//Hapo ge //hapo tama/hoasib dis tamas ka i bo", which means "a dream is not a dream until it is shared by the entire community". It explains the philosophy driving the museum, that sharing and unity are at its heart.
The //hapo Museum archives South African heritage through vivid storytelling and artefacts heavy with the weight of a continent's history. It also tells the tales of the early wars of dispossession, such as the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in the Cape in 1652; the Khoikhoi-Dutch Wars in the last half of the 17th century; the Third War of Dispossession between the Khoisan and colonial authorities in the 1800s; the South African War (also known as the Anglo-Boer War); and the anti-apartheid struggle for liberation – all of which define who we are today.The Pan African Archives
The Pan African Archives is a much-needed centre of research that documents and archives Southern Africa's heritage and indigenous knowledge. The archives consist of text, audio-visual and photographic elements and is a dynamic, growing body of knowledge.
Visitors information:
Opening and closing times.
We are open seven days a week, from 8am until 4.30pm.
There are guided tours daily at 9am, 12pm and 3pm (except on Good Friday and Christmas Day).
Maps are available for self-guided tours.
Admission prices.
For Adults:
To visit both //hapo and the Garden of Remembrance is R90
To visit //hapo only is R60
To visit the Garden of Remembrance only is R45
For children (aged 5 to 12) and pensioners (aged 60 and over):
To visit both //hapo and Garden of Remembrance is R70
To visit //hapo is R45
To visit the Garden of Remembrance is R25
For children under 5: Entrance is free
Some general information
Vending machines are available at the ticket office for refreshments.
No alcoholic beverages may be brought into Freedom Park and the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises is strictly prohibited.
Isivivane is a sacred space and visitors wishing to enter this area will be requested to remove their shoes. An alternative path around Isivivane is available.
Visitors are requested to keep Freedom Park clean and tidy by throwing all rubbish in the trash cans provided.
For more information, please contact us on following addresses:
