HAFFENREFFER MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

BRISTOL, RI

The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is located in Bristol, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1955 by Rudolf Haffenreffer, a brewer and philanthropist. The museum is situated on the grounds of Brown University's Bristol campus and is home to over 100,000 objects from around the world.

The museum's collections include artifacts from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. Visitors can view objects such as masks, textiles, weapons, and pottery. The museum also has a large collection of archaeological material from the eastern United States, including Native American artifacts and early colonial objects.

The Haffenreffer Museum is dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of the world's cultures through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum offers a variety of public programs including lectures, workshops, and family events.

The museum is housed in the historic Mount Hope Farm Barn, which was built in 1781 and renovated in the 1950s. The building features a large central hall with timber beams and a high ceiling, creating a unique and impressive space for exhibitions.

Overall, the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the diversity of human cultures and history.

HAFFENREFFER MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BRISTOL RI. US MID #8404400026

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 4012538388
• website: http://brown.edu/Facilities/Haffenreffer

HAFFENREFFER MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
300 TOWER ST
BRISTOL
RI
02809

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