The Origins Centre is a world-class venue conveniently located off the M1 in Braamfontein, Johannesburg,
within the secure surrounds of the University of the Witwatersrand.
The centre
The Origins Centre boasts an extensive collection of rock art from the Wits Art Research Institute. At the centre visitors can see the earliest images made by humans, found in South Africa.
Combining cutting-edge technology with the creative vision of some of South Africa’s foremost artists, the exhibits of the museum takes visitors through an extraordinary journey of discovery, which begins with the origins of humankind in Africa, and then moves through the development of our art, symbolism, and technology on the continent.
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Talks at Origins
Keen to experience the Stone Age, rock art and the San spiritual world why don’t you attend our bi monthly talks at the Origins Centre? A great addition to the city’s offerings is the Origins Centre, situated in the leafy surrounds of Wits …Read more
News
The impact of emigration on South African families comes under the spotlight at the Origins Centre
Over the past few decades South Africa has witnessed a number of fluxes in emigration that are often linked to specific political periods. …
Read more... | September 01 2010Celebrating the unique status of the San woman
Unlike women in many African cultures, who are destined to play a subservient role and recognise the man as the primary decision-maker, the San woman holds an influential position in her …
Read more... | August 29 2010Exhibition showcase
The Origins journey
The Origins Centre features many exhibits designed to feed the interest of the visitor hungry for knowledge about the origins of humankind.
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The Origins Centre offers audio guides in six languages – Zulu, Sotho, English, Afrikaans, French and German – these are free with admission to the Centre.
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The Origins Centre is a world-class venue conveniently located off the M1 in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, within the secure surrounds of the University of the Witwatersrand.
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The Origins Shop – an African cornucopia.
The Origins Shop offers the discerning shopper a wide range of handcrafted, quality items sourced throughout southern Africa.
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Approximations to the skin Content /Container
- Date: 2 September 2010
- Venue: Origins Centre
- Cost: R35; R25 for Wits staff and students
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