Hearst Museum of Anthropology
We are a Museum of Anthropology for the 21st Century
We are anthropologists, educators and researchers, motivated by a passion for preserving stories today in order to make new connections tomorrow.Founded in 1901, the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology is dedicated to the study of cultures from yesterday and today, both near and far. Today, the Museum contains an estimated 3.8 million objects from California and around the world, as well as extensive documents, photographs and film recordings. In this capacity we continue a legacy of enrichment and education, functioning as a research unit for the University of California, Berkeley supporting scholarly discovery and community-based research.
Located in the heart of the Berkeley campus, we have grown into a museum that studies the past and the present in order to encourage dialogue, understanding and respect. We facilitate connections by helping people relate to objects, cultures, and to one another. It would take years to explore everything in our care. With a collection containing millions of objects, we are constantly working to tell the stories of the cultures around us. Stories that demonstrate our shared humanity and the genuine connections that bring communities—from around the world—closer together.
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
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Standard Bearers: Asafo Flags from Ghana, Past and Present
Sat, Nov 6 • 10:00 AM PDT
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Indigenous Student Perspectives at Berkeley
Thu, Jul 22 • 11:00 AM PDT
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Food Sovereignty at UC Berkeley
Thu, Jun 24 • 11:00 AM PDT
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Cafe Ohlone at UC Berkeley
Thu, Jun 10 • 11:00 AM PDT
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Caring for Collections at Home: Clothing & Textiles
Thu, May 13 • 10:00 AM PDT
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Student Discovery Stories: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Just Sing
Thu, May 6 • 11:00 AM PDT
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An Indian Among Los Indígenas: A Reading and Conversation at UC Berkeley
Thu, Apr 29 • 12:00 PM PDT
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