Origins Centre
A museum of human origins on the Wits campus, showcasing early human evolution in Africa and the rock art of Southern Africa.
The Origins Centre belongs to the University of the Witwatersrand and tells the story of modern humans originating in Africa. Its displays include stone tools, replicas of human fossils and DNA research. The highlight is its collection of San rock paintings and engravings from Southern Africa, which ranks among the largest of its kind in the world. It makes a good introduction before visiting the Cradle of Humankind. Admission is about R120, and it is open roughly from 9:00 to 17:00. Located at the entrance to the Wits East Campus, it can easily be combined with Constitution Hill and Braamfontein on the same day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nelson Mandela Bridge
- Braamfontein & Neighbourgoods Market
- Constitution Hill
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Carlton Centre – Top of Africa
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Ponte City Apartments
- Maboneng Precinct