discover
wits.
Moments of discovery
Encounter ideas, objects and stories that span art, science and human history.
A working campus
Explore cultural spaces within an active urban university, not a closed-off museum site.
Guided or self-led
Join expert-led tours or wander independently between spaces.
City-connected
Experience Wits as part of Johannesburg’s cultural landscape.
Wits Art
Museum.
Located in Braamfontein, Wits Art Museum is known for its striking architecture and a diverse programme of exhibitions that showcase African and global art. The museum brings together contemporary practice, historical works and research-led curation, creating a space where visitors can engage.
Plan your visit
Wits University is located in Braamfontein, at the heart of Johannesburg, and is easy to reach from across the city. The campus sits close to major transport routes and is well connected by public transport, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring Johannesburg’s cultural and historic districts.
Whether you’re arriving by car, bus, train or rideshare, there are clear routes into Braamfontein and designated access points around campus. Parking is available near key visitor destinations, including Wits Art Museum and the Origins Centre, with additional options nearby.
Find us on Google Maps.
Wits University is located in Braamfontein, at the heart of Johannesburg, and is easy to reach from across the city. The campus sits close to major transport routes and is well connected by public transport, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring Johannesburg’s cultural and historic districts.
Whether you’re arriving by car, bus, train or rideshare, there are clear routes into Braamfontein and designated access points around campus. Parking is available near key visitor destinations, including Wits Art Museum and the Origins Centre, with additional options nearby.
Find us on Google Maps.
Wits University is located in Braamfontein, at the heart of Johannesburg, and is easy to reach from across the city. The campus sits close to major transport routes and is well connected by public transport, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring Johannesburg’s cultural and historic districts.
Whether you’re arriving by car, bus, train or rideshare, there are clear routes into Braamfontein and designated access points around campus. Parking is available near key visitor destinations, including Wits Art Museum and the Origins Centre, with additional options nearby.
Find us on Google Maps.
Guided Campus Tours
Learn about Wits’ history, architecture and cultural significance with trained guides.
Museum Tours
Join curator-led or themed tours at WAM and the Origins Centre.
Self-guided routes
Follow curated walking routes at your own pace using maps and digital guides.
Explore
beyond the
campus.
Wits sits within easy reach of Johannesburg’s creative and cultural districts, making it an ideal stop as part of a wider visit to the city.