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Origins Centre

Enoch Sontonga Avenue | University of Witwatrersand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa
011 717 4700
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Ranked #5 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

A wonderful place. Really had an exceptional time. No complaints. More

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Johannesburg
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Interesting exhibition for anyone with an interest in the story of humankind and its origins in Africa. The museum is well curated with great interactive displays. The exhibitions caters to a range of audiences from school kids to academics. Really enjoyed the exhibition on the San bushmen, an often forgotten part of South Africa's rich history. There is a coffee... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

I really love the Origins centre and can spends a lot of time there. Found the whole exhibition fascinating and inspiring. More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

The lunch was good, the scientific centre was well worth a visit. More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

As a parent needing a break or an au pair needing an activity in the rain, this is the answer! Great for little ones, the interaction is brilliant and they learn while staying out of your hair. The special exhibitions they run are also marvellous! More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

great for kids only, pricey. Staff a bit on the bored side. Some cool stuff though. Great for days when there's none better to do More

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Houston, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012
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The Sterkfontein caves were interesting, but if you don't like sliding through small spaces on your rear, you might just stick to the museum. Hard to deny evolution when you've visited this place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

very original and no Western influence, the setting is right and accessible form highways. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Excellent interactive museum. Deals with Human evolution, San art, religion & culture. Highly recommended to those interested in human evolution and cultural evolution More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Exhilirating and thought-provoking experience. Challenging to our perception of the origins of manking - great to be in aposition to have empirical evidence presented and still to reach your own personal conclusions. More

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