Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Indiana University

Sharing the Human Story

The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology cares for the collections of the former Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology and the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. The diverse collections in our care relate to dynamic societies from around the world and contain over five million objects of cultural heritage and archaeological significance.

The Museum tells the human stories behind these objects and uplifts the source and descendant communities that are connected to them, providing a gateway to the rich cultural heritage of humanity – right from the heart of IU Bloomington’s campus.

Welcome Back, Students!

With no admission fee, the Museum is a great place to study or take a break between classes. Stop by to check out the complete William Mathers Gallery, featuring City on the River, Whispers from the Divide, and Divine Adornment!

Museum Hours
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 12 PM - 5:30 PM

Dec 11

Season’s Greetings at the Museum

Winter at the Museum Coming Soon!

Join us December 11 in celebrating the winter season with Season's Greetings at the Museum. Held in partnership with Middle Way House, New Hope for Families, and Morgenstern's Books, this event has something for everyone. This free community event features a local author book fair and community outreach initiatives, along with a number of crafts, refreshments, and additional activities. Don't miss out on the last event of the year!

More information about the event can be found here.

Additional Information for

Students

Experiential Practicum for Course Credit & Research Fellowships

Researchers

Collections Research Requests

IU Faculty

Scheduling Class Tours & Collaboration Opportunities

K-12 Educators

K-12 Curriculum, Resources, and Tours

Support the Museum

Our Students

Students are at the heart of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, working with museum staff to research, catalogue, interpret, and exhibit artifacts from around the world. Your help supports 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 the Museum's mission and the state’s only museum of its kind.

Build and Shape

Help build and shape IU's newest museum for the 21st century. The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology tells 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.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology