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Museum of Anthropology
Recent News
UMMAA director Michael L. Galaty receives Fulbright award
The Fulbright Specialist Program award will fund a collaborative project at the University of Prishtina in Kosova
Study in Science Advances suggests clothing, iron oxide may have helped humans survive harmful radiation event 41,000 years ago
Curator Raven Garvey and colleagues publish study on shifting magnetic poles and the resulting effects on behavior and technology
UMMAA Mission Statement: The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) is dedicated to original research on humanity's past, to the curation of world-class collections, and to sharing our knowledge with the public. We are further committed to educating undergraduates about human diversity, and training graduate students to become anthropological archaeologists.
UMMAA Vision Statement: The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) aims to make archaeology a force for social good and positive change in the world at large and in our local communities. Its curators, students, and staff envision a world where archaeological data are employed to help meet future challenges, both local and global, to the benefit of all members of society.
The Museum of Anthropological Archaeology is an international leader in research and student training. Our research collections—which include materials from many parts of the New and Old Worlds—support undergraduate and graduate education, and a portion is displayed in the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History. This website contains information about faculty research, the Museum's organization, and selected images from field work and collections.
