Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Ethnographic museum at Indiana University, United States.
The Mathers Museum of World Cultures holds over 40,000 objects and images representing diverse global societies through artifacts and cultural materials.
The institution began in 1963 as Indiana University Museum, receiving accreditation in 1971 and moving to its current building named after William Hammond Mathers in 1980.
The museum specializes in collections from African, Latin American, and Native American cultures, offering educational programs and research opportunities for students and scholars.
Located at 416 North Indiana Avenue, the museum operates Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 12 PM to 5:30 PM.
The facility includes specialized research spaces totaling over 6,500 square feet with dedicated conservation labs and analytical facilities for artifact preservation.
Location: Bloomington
Operator: Indiana University
Website: http://indiana.edu/~mathers
GPS coordinates: 39.17000,-86.52611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:12
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