Autumn / Winter School Special
Big discoveries for curious minds.
View School Special — Autumn / Winter School SpecialWalk through history.
Discover the journey to freedom.
Explore the people, stories and struggles that shaped South Africa’s journey to democracy, brought to life in bronze.
A journey remembered.
A legacy shared.
Behind every bronze is a person. Behind every person is a story that deserves to be told.
Long March to Freedom brings together 100 life-size bronze sculptures honouring the people who shaped South Africa’s 350-year journey to freedom and democracy.
Located in Century City, Cape Town, the exhibition invites you to connect with our history through the lives of liberation heroes. Discover their courage, understand their sacrifices and reflect on the freedoms their efforts helped secure.
Whether you visit to learn, remember or explore, these stories offer a deeper understanding of South Africa and the people who helped change its future.
Our Exhibition
Meet the people. Explore the stories. Follow the journey.
Discover South Africa’s history through bronze sculpture, educational experiences and the lives of those who helped shape our freedom.
School Visits
Bring history beyond the classroom.
Connect learners with the people and stories behind South Africa’s liberation struggle. Curriculum-themed activities bring textbook history to life, encouraging curiosity, conversation and a deeper connection to our heritage.
School Portal
350 Year Journey
Follow the path to freedom.
Explore 350 years of resistance, courage and change. Trace South Africa’s struggle against colonial domination and apartheid, and discover the people and pivotal moments that helped bring democracy into being.
The Story
100 Bronze Statues
Discover the people behind the bronzes.
Encounter 100 life-size bronze sculptures honouring liberation heroes. Explore their lives, discover their contributions and understand their place in South Africa’s journey to democracy.
Statues
Featured Bronze Statues
Adelaide Tambo
1929 – 2007
Activist, Nurse, Branch chair of the African National Congress (ANC)
Oliver Reginald Tambo
917 – 1993
Co-founder of the ANC Youth League, Secretary-General, and Deputy President.
Miriam Makeba
Singer and Activist, Grammy Award winner, United Nations (UN) Representative
What’s Happening
Discover the latest news, memorable visits and stories from Long March to Freedom.
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