Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Anthropology museum at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States.
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology contains five exhibition areas displaying artifacts and materials that document human cultural experiences throughout history.
Established in 1932 as Albuquerque's first public museum, the institution received its current name in 1972 to honor donors Dorothy and Gilbert Maxwell.
The museum maintains collections focusing on Southwest Native American heritage, featuring exhibits about Pueblo, Diné, and Apache peoples across eleven thousand years.
Located in the Anthropology Building on campus, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM with free admission.
The museum holds the Ancestors exhibition, presenting a detailed examination of human evolution spanning four million years through archaeological discoveries.
Location: Albuquerque
Inception: 1932
Operator: UNM
Part of: University of New Mexico
Website: http://maxwellmuseum.unm.edu
GPS coordinates: 35.08514,-106.62505
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:00
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