Opening October 7: A New Museum for the 21st Century

The new IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will present IU’s world-class collections from around the globe in newly-designed exhibit galleries and learning labs. The museum will have its grand opening on Saturday, October 7, but during the summer there will be two special "Sneak Peek Saturdays" (June 24 and July 15) for visitors to preview the building and exibits.

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Our Students

Students are at the heart of the new IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, working with museum staff to research, catalogue, interpret, and exhibit artifacts from around the world. You help support a variety of museum programs and activities, including paid internships for students!

Tax-Deductible Gift

Your tax-deductible gift will support these initiatives and more. They’ll help fund a new museum at IU and the state’s only museum of its kind.

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Build and Shape

Help build and shape IU's newest museum for the 21st century. IUMAA will  tell the story of humanity, from the rich heritage of Indiana’s First Peoples to the lives of contemporary Hoosiers, and how those stories are connected to peoples around the world. 

New Interim Director

Indiana University is delighted to announce that Sarah Junk Hatcher will serve as interim director Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Sarah has most recently served as head of programs and education for the IUMAA, working with faculty, community members, K-12 educators, and others to develop both traditional and non-traditional ways for the museum and its audiences to interact. Sarah’s role as interim director will focus on completing the move of the IUMAA collection to the new facility, completing interior design finishes, and continuing to advance efforts toward the opening of the museum. Her museum expertise spans 15 years. She is currently completing her doctorate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at IU, adding to her master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Oregon. Given her expertise, experience, and familiarity with IUMAA staff and operations, she has already hit the ground running, ensuring ongoing productivity during this transition.