Arizona State Museum
What's happening
Travel into New Mexico with ASM’s Head of Collections Dr. Suzanne Eckert and ASM Associate Director Dr. James Watson, both archaeologists. There will be lots of rock art on this trip. Four nights in Albuquerque and a jaunt to Santa Fe.
A learning expedition to the Four Corners region, with an image of people viewing mountain scenery at Wupatki National Monument.
The Arizona State Museum's newest exhibit will be featured at Tucson Comic Con, showcasing local and national Indigenous artists.
What's the vibe
The space feels academic and scholarly, functioning primarily as a research-driven repository for regional history. It is a quiet, single-level facility focused on displaying physical artifacts through a scientific lens.ambiance_potoo
What people are saying
Visitors highlight the interesting collections of pottery, basketry, and jewelry. The museum is noted for its focus on the history and culture of the American Indians of the Southwest.reviews_potoo
Details
About
As the oldest anthropological research facility in the U.S. Southwest, this institution serves as a cornerstone for the study of Indigenous history and culture in the region. It maintains deep-rooted connections to the preservation of ancestral artifacts and cultural heritage.story_potoo