Origins Centre - Wits University
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:29
Origins Centre - Wits University
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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25
Apr
MASTERING FOCUS - Music & Neuroscience. Mental wellness session with Dr Kirti Ranchod
Origins Centre
11:00
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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Venue Bookings
Origins Centre offers a choice of nine different venues, each catering for a different-sized function, from an intimate workshop to a plush cocktail evening.
Schools
Learners and Educators can experience Africa's rich, complex, and sometimes mysterious past through our tours and lecture series.
Our Shop
Visit our shop which stocks ethnic art and traditional crafts, a vast range of books, and corporate gifts. Our helpful staff members are ready to assist you with your queries.
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.
Permanent Exhibitions
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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
Start main page content
What's On
All Events
25
Apr
MASTERING FOCUS - Music & Neuroscience. Mental wellness session with Dr Kirti Ranchod
Origins Centre
11:00
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.
Read more
Venue Bookings
Origins Centre offers a choice of nine different venues, each catering for a different-sized function, from an intimate workshop to a plush cocktail evening.
Schools
Learners and Educators can experience Africa's rich, complex, and sometimes mysterious past through our tours and lecture series.
Our Shop
Visit our shop which stocks ethnic art and traditional crafts, a vast range of books, and corporate gifts. Our helpful staff members are ready to assist you with your queries.
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.
Permanent Exhibitions
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