Kudos to…   Kristine Ronan (MSP09) published a research article last winter on collections research that she had done at Monticello, “ ‘Kicked About’: Native Culture at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.”  The full article can be read here.

James Munene (PhD Anthropology and MSP student) will discuss his work at the Ethnografiska Museet (Museum of Ethnography) in Stockholm, home to over 900 collections of African objects.  This museum’s identity in a changing world and its representation of these objects will be explored.  

Presentation by Ricardo L. Punzalan, MSP alumni Ethnographic archives hold records that document the resources, history, and culture of Indigenous communities. Often generated in the context of anthropological fieldwork, these materials come in diverse formats (e.g., manuscripts, sound recordings, moving images, and photographs). In...

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these...

Are you interested in museums, collections, and heritage sites?  Are you considering pursuing the graduate certificate in museum studies?  Join us for a reception to learn more about the program.  Faculty and current students can chat with you about anything you might be wondering...