Reclaiming Cultural Heritage: Peruvian Textiles at the USU Museum of Anthropology

 Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology opens a new exhibit Saturday, July 10, in conjunction with its “Saturdays at the Museum” series.

The exhibit, “‘Fibers of Inheritance: Peruvian Textiles,” is a collection that depicts the life and culture of ancient Peru through the medium of woven fabric. The new exhibit highlights the global nature of museums and provides an opportunity for patrons to learn about the anthropological importance of preserving the art of weaving.

A short introduction discussing the significance of the pieces in the collection will be given at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Activities for children will also be available throughout the day.

“This day will be a great opportunity for families to learn about Peru and the art of weaving,” said USU Saturdays at the Museum planner Aurora Durfee. “The pieces in this new exhibit are beautiful, and we are excited to share them with the public.”

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252.

USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum anytime during open hours. It is open six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

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 (www.imls.gov).

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.