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MOA Artifacts Inspire Upcoming WFU Hackathon

February 18, 2021

In 2005, hundreds of earthenware pots and other pre-Columbian artifacts from ancient West Mexico became part of the collections of Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology. The objects ...

Spring Semester Operations Update

February 9, 2021

The Museum of Anthropology remains closed to the public indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As was the case in the fall, the University will not allow outside visitors to access campus ...

MOA Announces New Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

February 9, 2021

The Museum is excited to launch a new Virtual Lunch & Learn series this spring.  At noon on the last Thursday of the month, February through April, the Museum staff will discuss various topics ...

Update on MOA Operations

September 1, 2020

The Museum of Anthropology remains closed to the public indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, we want to provide the latest information about our operations to our valued ...

A Statement of Solidarity

June 4, 2020

Dear Students and Anthropology Community members,

Over the past few days, people across the country have taken to the streets in reaction to the death of George Floyd and the violent racism that ...

MOA Introduces Cultures Up Close Online Initiative

May 5, 2020

The Museum of Anthropology is excited to announce the launch of Cultures Up Close, a new online educational initiative.  Cultures Up Close offers opportunities to learn about people, traditions, ...

COVID-19 Update

March 16, 2020

The Museum of Anthropology and Wake Forest University continue to monitor the rapidly changing situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.  The safety and wellbeing of our patrons and staff are ...

New Exhibits on Display for Spring Semester

January 21, 2020

In January, the Museum opened the final two exhibits that will be displayed in the current building.  Both will be on view until the MOA closes for the move on May 30.

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MOA Move Update

January 21, 2020

The Museum staff would like to share some additional information about the upcoming move to the former Palmer Hall dormitory.  The completely renovated building will be the Museum’s fifth ...

MOA Artifact Featured in New Epcot Exhibit

November 13, 2019

The Gallery of Arts and History in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot, Walt Disney World just introduced an all-new exhibit, “Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition.” This ...