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

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
and some Saturdays

Education

The Museum supports the University's dedication to public education by providing exhibits that convey the richness of Missouri's prehistory and the diversity of Native American cultures throughout the United States. Collections not on exhibit are also available for faculty and students to draw from to supplement their classroom experiences and for special projects.

Guided tours of museum exhibits and other public programs are available to area schools, community organizations, and other interested groups. Additionally, the Museum provides a variety of opportunities for students to gain experience in museum methods and practices, including museum courses offered through the Department of Anthropology.

Education Program: Experience Cultures of the World

This popular children's program includes presentations on artifacts and cultures from the designated areas as well as fun activities such as craft projects, traditional folktales, music and games. New programs will be announced when available. Latest program >>

Education Resources

These brochures (in pdf) contain additional information about items on display in the Museum's exhibit hall and provide overviews of specific Native American tribes.

• Arctic Technology
• Great Plains
• Hopi Kachina Dolls
• Inuit Hunting and Fishing Implements
• Navajo Weavings
• Northwest Coast Wood Sculpture
• Osage Ceremonial Garments
• Prehistoric Shoes of Arnold Research Cave
• Pueblo Pottery
• Sioux
  
  (free Acrobat Reader)

Participants in
Experience the Cultures of the World

Bilboquet, a ring and pin game (above)
Carving (below)

Map and directions to the
Museum

For more visitor help,
see the Mizzou Visitor Center.