IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

04/28/2026

Finals week stress kicking in?

Come wander our galleries, pour a cup of tea, and find a quiet place to hunker down.

Who knows, maybe one of our exhibitions will spark something unexpected for your project?

We wish you best of luck on your finals, Hoosiers! 🔴⚪

04/20/2026

It's the end of an era. 🦥

MegaJeff, our beloved cardboard companion, will be leaving the Museum this Friday, April 25. A huge thank you to our friends at the Indiana Geological and Water Survey who helped bring MegaJeff back to life and let us hang out with him for a while. Check out their Facebook or Instagram to see more of their amazing work!

Access the digital MegaJeff exhibition here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/93668000f4794b1f8f3dd0fe19ae32f6

Or drop in during regular museum hours to see him before he's gone.

We'll miss you Jeff!

04/16/2026

"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" is officially open! 🚢

From the excitement of the visitors to the passion of our curators, the space came alive in ways we had only imagined. Thank you to the incredible curatorial team and to everyone who joined us on opening day.

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" is now on view! Stop by and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of underwater archaeology!

04/14/2026

Spring has sprung!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spring at the Museum this April. The cake was delicious, the florals were delightful, and the company made it all worth it. We loved sharing our space with you!

Stay tuned for what we have planned in May 👀

04/09/2026

Don't miss this very special exhibition, developed in partnership with the Center for Underwater Science - Indiana University and the Dominican Republic's Ministerio de Cultura!

Last artifact sneak-peak in the countdown because we’re only TWO DAYS away from the exhibit grand opening!!!

Today you might keep your spare coins in a piggy bank, but did you know they had something similar in the 16th century? This artifact is called a money box! It was recovered from Punta Espada, a 1550s shipwreck we have been actively researching in the Dominican Republic⚓️

We hope to see you all this Saturday, from 1-4pm at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology! Where you can learn about the money box and so much more🌊

(Plus, there will be and available👀)

04/09/2026

From beneath the waves to on display—

"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" opens this Saturday!

Enjoy free ice pops from Rasta Pops and cookies from Two Sticks Bakery, hear from lead curators from the IU Center for Underwater Science, and join in on Grand Opening festivities this Saturday, April 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Click this link for event details: https://events.iu.edu/iumaa/event/shipwrecks-living-museums-exhibition-grand-opening

03/25/2026

Mark your calendars… 🌊⚓

"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" surfaces in just a few weeks, and our curatorial team has been hard at work for months bringing the exhibition to life!

Take a look at these behind‑the‑scenes photos from the installation process to get excited for the grand opening on April 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

More exhibition information at this link: https://iumaa.iu.edu/exhibits/upcoming-exhibitions/shipwrecks.html

03/12/2026

Dance at the Museum is just around the corner 👀

We're giving you a sneak peek at some of the objects that will be on display at this evening's event as a part of a special collections-based activity.

Join us tonight from 5:30–7:30 PM to learn about these objects (and more!) and find out why they are on display!

03/10/2026

Our exhibitions are BERRY impressive 🫐✨

Ever wonder how a local dietary staple becomes a global "superfood" sensation? Our current exhibition, "Locally Based, Globally Relevant," dives into the story of the Açaí Berry and its journey from the Amazon to the world stage. But the story doesn't stop at the berry.

Curated by IU Professor and Tyler Prize-winner Eduardo S. Brondizio and located in our North Lobby, this exhibit presents six different pathways through which Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities understand, protect, and live in harmony with nature.

Come see how these local traditions offer a blueprint for our global future!

03/06/2026

Dancing, crafts, AND tacos? Sign us up! 💃🌮

Come experience the vibrant traditions of Mexico with a performance by Ballet Folklórico de IU! Following the performance, dancers will invite guests to join in and learn a routine themselves. No experience required!

Plus, the first 40 visitors will receive a FREE $5 voucher for Pili's Party Taco, with food available for purchase for all guests.

Enjoy a variety of other free activities as well, including DIY alebrije charm-making, mosaic crafting, and object horoscopes (featuring material culture from the Museum’s collections). And as always, Museum galleries and exhibitions will be open for the duration of the event. Don’t miss out!