Mesoamerican Marketplace at the USU Museum of Anthropology

A popular event, the Mesoamerican Marketplace, returns Saturday, Jan. 16, to Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. The activities are part of the “Saturdays at the Museum” series.

 

Museum guests will learn about the Aztec, Incan and Mayan cultures of Central and South America through a variety of activities. Visitors may choose to participate in the Mesoamerican marketplace which showcases crafts and food from the ancient civilizations.

 

“This event has been extremely popular in past years,” said program coordinator Allyson Martin. “Visitors can try New World food tasting or create Aztec feather fans, Incan jewelry and Mayan hieroglyphics. Our activities will last throughout the day so anyone can come from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.”

 

Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information on this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology