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Museum of People, Place, and Time

Discover what it means to be human

The 推荐杏吧原创 Museum of People, Place, and Time explores what it means to be human through the lens of anthropology. Founded in 1980 and reimagined in 2025, the museum serves as a dynamic teaching and research center dedicated to the study of Nevada’s diverse communities and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring archaeological and ethnographic objects, as well as student-led research projects that illuminate the stories of the Great Basin and beyond. Through its collections, public programs, and the University’s , the museum fosters learning, dialogue, and discovery about the people, places, and histories that shape our shared world.

Museum location

The museum is located in Room 528 of the Ansari Building at the south end of campus.

Admission and hours

Beginning Thursday, May 7, through Monday, Aug. 24, the Museum will be open by appointment only. Please email anthromuseum@unr.edu for appointment inquires. The Museum will be open on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for graduation.

Sunday
May 10
Closed
Monday
May 11
Closed
Tuesday
May 12
Closed
Wednesday
May 13
Closed
Thursday
May 14
Closed
Friday
May 15
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday
May 16
Closed

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Please consider a donation to the Catherine Fowler Museum Fund that supports the Museum of People, Place, and Time.

Meet the Museum staff

Museum of People, Place and Time
Geoffrey M. Smith
Geoffrey M. Smith, Ph.D.
Director, Museum of People, Place, and Time; Executive Director, Artemisia Archaeological Research Fund; Professor, Anthropology
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Natalie Marud
Natalie Marud
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Jordan Pratt
Jordan Pratt
Collections Manager, 推荐杏吧原创 Museum of People, Place, and Time she, her, hers
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