Museum & Archives
Preserving our past. Connecting it to the present
Community House is a living heritage site with history rooted in labour. Community activism and the struggle against apartheid. Our museum and archive connect visitors with the stories, organizations, people and movements that have shaped Community House and its surrounding communities.
Our Collections
The Community House museum and archive preserves material connected to the history of labour, community activism and organisations that have worked from Community House and the surrounding communities.
Trade Union Library
A valuable collection of books, periodicals and resources on labour history and social justice
Photographs & Historical Material
Images and material that document the people, organizations and events connected to Community House.
Community Heritage
Stories and material that reflect the development of Community House as a living heritage site.
Oral Histories
The history of Community House is also preserved through the memories and experiences of the people who were involved in its development, the labour movement and community activism.
Community House, 1987: A Centre of Political Activism and the Anti-LRA Campaign
Art and Labour : Nkoali Nawa on worker-Created Art
Research Enquiries
The Community House museum and archive provides an important resource for people interested in labour history, community activism, social movements and the history of Community House.
Are you doing research?
Submit an enquiry and our team will assist you with information, access and resources.
Plan Your Visit
Visit Community House and learn more about our history, collections and stories.
Cape Town 7925
08:00 – 16:00
(Closed weekends & public holidays)
info@communityhouse.org.za