Wits University Origins Centre

Yale Road \u0026, 1 Enoch Sontonga Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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User Reviews

4 Jeremiah Goddard - 2 months ago

Very interesting experience. The short videos and movies went a long way to explain many of the information and exhibits. The artifacts were very interesting to look at and read about. Overall this was a great experience for an tourist or local. Small cafe onsite.

5 Marius Van Straaten - 11 months ago

World class exhibition. Incredible display. The San exhibition is done very well. Great for kids aswell. Allow at least half a day. Lovely coffee shop and food.

5 La-Tandia van den Berg - 10 months ago

Was a wonderful experience, super friendly staff. Loved the video presentations and most importantly I learned a lot in a fun way for the whole family.

5 Jonah Tacoma (Dabstars) - 5 months ago

Eye opening displays track the spread of humanity from Africa to Ameica. Great little museum.

5 S M - 2 years ago

What a fascinating and informative place with excellent and enthusiast guides. The exhibition is well presented but to get the most out of it, go on a guided tour and it 1.5 hours well spent. We went for the ancestors DNA sample and with the excellent talk and guides tour, let's see what our background tells us. Plenty of parking (weekends) and an on site coffee/snack shop and the place seems popular with kids doing some archeology events when we visited

5 Pixies - 3 years ago

You could spend an entire day at the Wits Origins Centre Museum with so much of information at your access. The staff are passionate about what they do and always willing to share information and assist you. Definitely a place worth taking children to, and in the process increasing your knowledge too. A gem with many impressed international tourists. Private companies should consider assisting with funding to expand this museum.

5 Donald Coward - 2 weeks ago

The exhibits, descriptions and explanations are very informative. We are enjoying the monthly lectures.

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