Experience Cultures of the World

These children’s classes offered through the Museum of Anthropology include presentations on artifacts and cultures from a range of areas. Activities include music, games, craft projects, and traditional folktales from the region.

Fall 2010 classes take place from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the first two Thursdays of the month in 106 Swallow Hall. The classes for each region are the same, so feel free to pick the date that is more convenient.

Classes for Fall 2011

We will be exploring the cultures of Sout Africa, Japan, and the Northeast. The classes for each region are the same, so feel free to pick the date that is more convenient. [flyer]

Mongolia

Dates: Thursdays, September 1 and 8, 2011
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 106 Swallow Hall

Great Plains

Dates: Thursdays, October 6 and 13, 2011
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 106 Swallow Hall

Morocco

Dates: November 3 and 10, 2011
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 106 Swallow Hall

The Museum's Experience Cultures of the World program will take place on the MU campus in 106 Swallow Hall from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The program is designed for children in the 1st - 5th grades. A donation of $3 per child for supplies is suggested but not required. Class sizes are limited to the first 15 registrants, so please call 882-3573 or email boldtj@missouri.edu to enroll your child. Parents are welcome to join their children.

Participants in Experience the Cultures of the World
Caribbean Culture
Caribbean Culture: June 2008 (above)
The kids made Vejigante Masks like they make for certain festivals in Puerto Rico. The tall one with the manatee mask is the instructor Chelsea Bilyeu.
education group discussion
Inuit culture discussion (above)
Viewing the Inuit displays (below)
education group in museum


Map and directions to the
Museum

For more visitor help, see the Mizzou Visitor Center.


Museum of Anthropology, 100 Swallow Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-1440

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm