Maropeng Visitor Centre
Maropeng Visitor Centre is a museums & exhibits in Johannesburg, South Africa, best suited for 5+. It is priced in the $$ range. The official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site opens with a fossil display room holding genuine South African dinosaur bones alongside the human-ancestor fossils the site is best kno
The official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site opens with a fossil display room holding genuine South African dinosaur bones alongside the human-ancestor fossils the site is best known for. An underground boat ride and hands-on exhibits about deep time make the billion-year walk-through easy for kids to follow.
- Address: R400 Kromdraai Road, Cradle of Humankind, Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa
- Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:00
- Official website
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- Where is Maropeng Visitor Centre?
- Maropeng Visitor Centre is located at R400 Kromdraai Road, Cradle of Humankind, Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Maropeng Visitor Centre cost?
- Maropeng Visitor Centre is priced in the $$ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
- Is Maropeng Visitor Centre good for kids?
- Maropeng Visitor Centre is best for 5+. The official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site opens with a fossil display room holding genuine South African dinosaur bones alongside the human-ancestor fossils the site is best known for.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Maropeng Visitor Centre?
- Within 100 km you'll find 1 more dinosaur spot: Ditsong National Museum of Natural History. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.