Housed in the Witwatersrand University property, The Life Sciences Museum and Biodiversity Centre claims to be the only museum of life sciences in the city of Johannesburg. Established in 2003, this museum was formed by the merger of the C. E. Moss Herbarium and Zoology museum. The C. E. Moss herbarium dates back to 1917 and boasts of a collection of 100000 botanical specimens from around the world. The Zoology museum dates back to 1922 and was founded by the Zoology Head of Department Professor Fantham. This museum was started as an attempt for the better understanding of the subject with the collections imported from Europe. Now, the zoology museum boasts of a collection of 60,000 specimens, out of which 40,000 are embryological specimens which are touted to be one of the largest embryological collections in the southern hemisphere.
Formerly known as the Van der Bijl Square, this lively hub was once a downtrodden area despite it's central location. A total revamp, done in conjunction with the revitalization project of the business district, led to it receiving the attention it deserved. Today, the square wears a modern look surrounded by residential and commercial highrises. Named after the renowned Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi, the square is a hive of activity with shopping options, restaurants as well as cafes. A busy bus terminal adds to the buzz. Grab a coffee at one of the cafes and sit out at the outdoor sections to simply people-watch.
Formerly known as the Van der Bijl Square, this lively hub was once a downtrodden area despite it's central location. A total revamp, done in conjunction with the revitalization project of the business district, led to it receiving the attention it deserved. Today, the square wears a modern look surrounded by residential and commercial highrises. Named after the renowned Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi, the square is a hive of activity with shopping options, restaurants as well as cafes. A busy bus terminal adds to the buzz. Grab a coffee at one of the cafes and sit out at the outdoor sections to simply people-watch.
Housed in the Witwatersrand University property, The Life Sciences Museum and Biodiversity Centre claims to be the only museum of life sciences in the city of Johannesburg. Established in 2003, this museum was formed by the merger of the C. E. Moss Herbarium and Zoology museum. The C. E. Moss herbarium dates back to 1917 and boasts of a collection of 100000 botanical specimens from around the world. The Zoology museum dates back to 1922 and was founded by the Zoology Head of Department Professor Fantham. This museum was started as an attempt for the better understanding of the subject with the collections imported from Europe. Now, the zoology museum boasts of a collection of 60,000 specimens, out of which 40,000 are embryological specimens which are touted to be one of the largest embryological collections in the southern hemisphere.