Maropeng Visitor Centre, Cradle of Humankind
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Off R563
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
South Africa
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+27 (0) 14 577 9000
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The Tumulus building, Cradle of Humankind

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The Maropeng Visitor Centre, geared to school-aged children, tells the story of human evolution and retraces the history of planet Earth. View an active Stone Age dig site. Marvel at early stone tools dating back 1 million years. See lifelike models of ancient humans. Ogle at age-old fossils. Learn about the history of life on earth. Follow the path to humanity. Find out what it means to be human. Discover the development of language. Identify the shape of the grass-covered heap called Tumulus. Take an underground boat ride and retrace Earth's history to its very beginning. Discover the meaning of Maropeng in Setswana, the local indigenous language.
Getting There
 
The Maropeng Visitor Centre is located in Gauteng province and is situated 10km from the Sterkfontein Caves. The visitor center, located on R400 and is accessible from R563, is 1-hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Hours & Times
 
The visitor center is open daily 9:00 - 17:00. The last boat ride departs at 16:00. Free guided tours of the exhibition are offered on weekends and public holidays.
Admission & Fees
 
Admission charged. A reduced rate is available for children aged 4-14 as well as students and seniors with a valid ID card. Children under 4 years of age are free charge. A combined ticket - Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves - is also available and is sold until 13:00.
Things to Keep in Mind
 
The visitor center has a hotel, arts-and-crafts market and two restaurants. All sites are wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed.
 
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