The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum is situated in the Strand area, approximately 55km from the city centre.  The museum was established in 2000 to commemorate migrancy in South Africa.  Migrant workers were a large feature of the South African economy during apartheid as many people came to the cities to find work, then returning to the so-called ‘homelands’ during their vacations.  Hostels were built to house the labourers when they lived in Cape Town, leaving their families in the homelands.  These hostels were upgraded as part of the Government’s Reconstruction and Development Programme after the end of apartheid and now house families.  Solar water-heating systems have been installed in the upgraded hostels.  One of the hostels has been retained in its original state and serves as a museum to exhibit the living conditions of the migrant labourers.   The museum is the only township-based museum in the Western Cape province.

An art and crafts centre and the Hector Petersen Memorial Library are both within walking distance of the museum.   A township walk can be arranged through the museum.  Cultural activities such as choral music, drama and dance can be organised with the local community.  A cup of tea can be served to visitors and can be combined with listening to the history of the community.  The museum building also has a small conference venue, seating up to 50 people.  The museum project represents a partnership between the community, Cape Metropolitan Tourism, Western Cape Tourism and the Arts & Culture Trust of the President