WELCOME TO THE 18 GANGSTER MUSEUM

18 Gangster Museum is the first of its kind in Africa. This innovative living museum aims to help South African youth to better understand the treacherous path that too many in their communities take into gangsterism and, ultimately, prison. More importantly, 18 Gangster Museum seeks to offer a positive alternative.

Incorporating immersive text and imagery and a replica prison cell, 18 Gangster Museum’s installations are curated by ex-offenders who share their real-life experiences of gangsterism and prison and how they turned their lives around.

Visit 18 Gangster Museum today, and be part of the movement to demystify the scourge of gangsterism in our communities.

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TOWNSHIP EXPERIENCES CAPE TOWN

Khayelitsha, meaning Our New Home in Xhosa. Besides the rich apartheid histories, Khayelitsha is one of the most rapid growing townships in South Africa.

18 Gangster Museum offers various township experiences with qualified local tour guides and our ex-offender curators in Khayelitsha, Cape Town’s biggest black township. Experience the cultural, historical and economic aspects of townships by stepping into the local communities. You can gain deep insights into the Cape’s gang culture, and get beneath the surface of Khayelitsha.

Your tour fee will enable one local school child to visit our museum for free. Help us shape our communities and future leaders. Free WiFi is available on every tour for you to share all these authentic moments in real time.

FREE WIFI

18 Gangster Museum Township Tour

TOWNSHIP WALKING TOUR

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18 Gangster Museum Tour Khyelitsha Tour

TOWNSHIP CYCLING TOUR

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ENTERTAINMENT TOUR

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KHAYELITSHA BIG 7

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RESEARCH TOUR

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PRISON & COMMUNITY TOUR

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