Origins Centre Join us on a journey of discovery and experience Africa’s rich, complex heritage which boasts an extensive collection of rock art, fossils, artefacts and ancient stone tools. Hours and Admission
Origins Centre Join us on a journey of discovery and experience Africa’s rich, complex heritage which boasts an extensive collection of rock art, fossils, artefacts and ancient stone tools. Hours and Admission
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Plan your visit

The Origins Centre is located on the West campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Braamfontein and is open to the public and schools. Get to know what is available in the Centre as well as the surrounding area to better plan your visit. Also look our for special events and exhibitions.

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Exhibitions

The interactive exhibits at Origins Centre take visitors on an extraordinary journey of discovery, which begins with the origins of humankind in Africa and then moves through the development of technology, art, culture and symbolism. The journey continues with an exploration of the diverse southern African rock art traditions. These ancient masterworks, and the artists, are illustrated through contemporary art installations by well-known South African artists.

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