Origins Centre (Wits University)

Tucked within the University of the Witwatersrand's East Campus, this intimate museum traces humanity's deepest roots through fossils, artifacts, and interactive displays that bring South Africa's role in human evolution to life. The collection centers on the remarkable discoveries from the Cradle of Humankind, including replicas of Lucy and other hominin ancestors that walked these lands millions of years ago. It's a fascinating journey from our earliest origins to modern humans, presented with genuine warmth and scientific rigor.