Mission Statement
The Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University creates awareness of global cultures by collecting, protecting, managing, and exhibiting archaeological artifacts, ethnographic objects, and visual arts of past and present peoples, and providing opportunities for intercultural learning.
Featured Exhibits
"Días de los Muertos (Days of the Dead)"
"Días de los Muertos (Days of the Dead)"
September 15 – November 18, 2009
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New Permanent Exhibit -
"Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery"
Photo by Justin Kerr
"Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery"
Opening September 1, 2009
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Recent grants received by MOA
History
Founded in 1963, the Museum was established by the faculty of the Department of Anthropology to broaden the learning opportunities for their students. Since its inception, the Museum's educational role has expanded greatly into the Winston-Salem and Triad communities. In its present location on campus since 1986, the Museum's collections, exhibits, and programs have grown extensively.
Location
We are located behind the Kentner Stadium on the Wake Forest University Reynolda Campus. For directions please click here.
Hours of Operation & Admission
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Special arrangements can be made for school classes and special functions.)
Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Contact
For general inquires:
email - moa@wfu.edu
Phone 336.758.5282
Fax: 336.758.5116
Mailing Address
Museum of Anthropology
Wake Forest University
PO Box 7267
Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7267
