Tuesday Nights at USU's Museum of Anthropology

The Utah State University Museum of Anthropology will host “Tuesday Night Activities” every Tuesday evening from now through Dec. 12. Activities are held from 6 to 7 p.m. and all members of the public, including families with children of all ages, are encouraged to attend.

“The museum initiated this program for families during the summer and had great success with it,” said the museum’s Education Coordinator, Amanda Groth. “This fall we hope to present exciting topics to even more Cache Valley residents by extending the invitation to all members of the public. The summer events proved to be fun for all ages — as a family activity, youth group activity or even a date night.”

 

Each week, museum personnel will highlight a different anthropological topic ranging from ancient Egyptian life to Otzï, the 5,000-year-old Italian “Iceman.” In addition to learning about each subject during a brief tour, guests of all ages will be invited to participate in a fun activity.

 

Every activity includes a project or item that can be made and taken home. During the summer, participants made rain sticks, mosaics and rock art.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is located on the Utah State University campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, room 252. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the adjacent lot, immediately south of the building.

 

Those interested in the complete activity schedule, or those with questions, can call (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

“Please join us for fun and learning for the whole family,” Groth said.