PHOEBE A. HEARST MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

BERKELEY, CA

The Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, located in Berkeley, California, is a research and educational institution dedicated to understanding and appreciating the human experience. Founded in 1901, the museum has grown to become one of the largest anthropological collections in the world, with over 3.8 million items covering a wide range of topics from archaeology to linguistics. Through its diverse range of collections, the museum offers an in-depth look into the history and culture of many different cultures.

The museum's permanent collection includes a variety of ancient and contemporary objects from around the globe, including pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools, and other artifacts. Special exhibitions and events are regularly held throughout the year, highlighting different aspects of the museum's collections. The museum also offers a range of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours, as well as a variety of research opportunities for students and faculty.

The museum is open to the public and admission is free. It is located in Kroeber Hall on the University of California, Berkeley campus. The museum is named in honor of Phoebe Apperson Hearst, a philanthropist and the mother of William Randolph Hearst.

PHOEBE A. HEARST MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BERKELEY CA. US MID #8400600148

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact PHOEBE A. HEARST MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

• telephone: 5106423682
• website: http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu

PHOEBE A. HEARST MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
103 KROEBER HALL
BERKELEY
CA
94720

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