ASU Museum of Anthropology

Phone: (480) 965-6224 | Fax: (480) 965-7671 | E-mail: mailto:anthweb@asu.edu | Location: School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Museum of Anthropology, Cady and Tyler Malls, ASU Tempe Campus

Summer Hours

June 30–July 14
CLOSED 

July Hours
Monday–Thursday
9:00 a.m.–2 p.m. 
Friday
9:00 a.m.–noon

The museum is also open by appointment. Catherine Nichols, (480) 965-6224, will be happy to schedule a time to open the museum for you!

Participate in Día de los Muertos 2009
See our CALL FOR ENTRIES for more information.
Read MORE about Día de los Muertos at the ASU Museum of Anthropology. 

Current Exhibits
Mosaic: Cultural Identity in America
&
Fuse: Portraits of Refugee Households in Metropolitan Phoenix
April 3–Oct. 3, 2008

Mosaic Flier
Fuse Flier

Photo, Right: "Indivisible?" by Jenna Kosowski
Photo, Below: "Liberian Woman in Phoenix" by Eliza Gregory

Events

Mosaic and Fuse Opening Reception
April 3, 2008 5–8 p.m.
Open to Public, Food provided

Mosaic Lecture Series
April 8 5 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Linell Cady, Religious Studies, ASU
"Religion and American Identity: Separation, Fusion and Beyond"

April 15 5 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Michael Winkelman, Anthropology, ASU
"Cross-cultural Development"

April 22 5 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Karen Leong, Gender Studies, ASU
"Gender: Sexuality, Race and the Forging of an American Identity"

April 29 noon Artist Panel and Discussion

Fuse Events
Dueling Scholars: ASU professors Betsy Schneider and Kristin Koptiuch discuss resettlement, community and photographic representation from the perspectives of art and anthropology.
Thursday, April 10, 5–7 p.m.

Museum walk-throughs with the artist:
Thursday, April 10, noon
Thursday, April 17, 5 p.m.

Location: All events will be held at the ASU Museum of Anthropology. The museum is located on the main floor of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change (formerly the Anthropology Building) on the corner of Cady and Tyler Malls, near the corner of University Drive and College Avenue in Tempe.

Education
Mosaic Education Packet (Elementary)
Mosaic Education Packet (High School)
Mosaic Education Packet (Adult)
Mosaic Educational Resources
Mosaic Blog

Fuse Education Packet
Fuse Website
Fuse Podcasts
Fuse Twitter Blog
Fuse Survey

Exhibits
Click here for a glimpse at our past exhibits

About the Museum
The Museum of Anthropology at Arizona State University features changing exhibits on archaeology, human origins, society and culture.

The exhibits reflect human efforts over time to adapt to—and create systems of meaning within—changing natural, social and political environments. Museum exhibits involve the collaborative efforts of student, faculty and community and, as such, reflect a wide range of interests and topics of study. The museum benefits from its affiliation with ASU's Museum Anthropology Program, as well as its access to the research collections and expertise of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change (formerly the Deptartment of Anthropology), the Archaeological Research Institute and the Deer Valley Rock Art Center.

The museum aims to share with audiences the many ways in which cultural expression finds form, as well as to highlight creative and adaptive strategies pursued by human communities in different places and in different times. It is our belief that anthropology can provide invaluable insights into the ways in which people on the ground both experience and respond to change-lessons that are necessary in an increasingly global and complex world.

Community
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Participation The ASU Museum of Anthropology, in collaboration with the Calaca Cultural Center Inc., seeks participants to create unique altars for our Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival Exhibit. Our Call For Entries for Día de los Muertos 2008 will be available summer 2008.

Teachers
To arrange a visit for your students, please contact the museum at (480) 965-6224. We offer educational materials that complement our exhibits. Please check back soon for our MOSAIC and FUSE Education Packets.

Contact
Director
Gwyneira Isaac, Ph.D.

Exhibit Developer
Judy Newland

Curatorial Assistant
Catherine Nichols

Gallery Assistants
Paul Ki
Brandyn Dowers

Mailing address:
ASU Museum of Anthropology
PO Box 872402
Tempe, AZ 85287-2402

Telephone: (480) 965-6224
Fax: (480) 965-7671
E-mail: anthro.museum@asu.edu

Hours
During the school year, the museum's regular hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The museum is open by appointment only during ASU summer and winter sessions, and closed on most major holidays (see the ASU calendar).

Docent-led tours are available upon request. To arrange a tour or to schedule a visit during summer/winter sessions, please call (480) 965-6224.

Location
The museum is located in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change (formerly the Anthropology Building) on the ASU Tempe Campus, at the corner of Cady and Tyler Malls.

Limited pay parking is available at the southeast corner of University and Mill or in the ASU Foundation Building on the northeast corner of College and University. Tour groups are advised to call in advance to reserve parking space.

Please call (480) 965-6224 for more information.