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Slave Lodge
Wale St, Cape Town 8000, South Africa Phone: +27 21 460 8242About
The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. The many names of the building over three centuries - Slave Lodge, Government Offices Building, Old Supreme Court, and SA Cultural History Museum - reflect the long and rich history of the building. In 1998 this museum was renamed the Slave Lodge. Under the umbrella theme, 'From human wrongs to human rights, exhibitions on the lower level of this museum explore the long history of slavery in South Africa. Through our changing, temporary exhibitions we address issues around and raise awareness of human rights.
