Events

Mar 30, 2019

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony with Anfilo Coffee

Join Anfilo Coffee in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology. Following a tour of the...

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Events

Mar 30, 2019

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony with Anfilo Coffee

Join Anfilo Coffee in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology. Following a tour of the current exhibit, Pleasure, Poison, Prescriptio…

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Apr 18, 2019

Ayahuasca Shamanism: Illuminating the Interface between Biology, Emotion and Spirituality

Drawing from his first hand experience at Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual, a traditional healing center near Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon; Dr. Tafur will review the role o…

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Apr 25, 2019

Ancient Use of Psychoactive Plants in Pre-Columbian South America: Chemical Evidence from a Ritual Bundle from Southwestern Bolivia

Humans have utilized various substances with psychotropic properties for millennia, and while evidence for some of these substances can be traced through historical and a…

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Apr 27, 2019

An Ethnobotanical Exploration of Incense Sacred and Secular

During this master class, participants will learn about the origins, culture and use of incense with an emphasis on historically- significant tree resins. Activities will…

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May 05, 2019

Family Workshop: Kaleidoscope Making

Join this month’s Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Make your own kaleidoscope and learn about the significant way changes in vision can affect perceptions of reality…

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May 16, 2019

The Cultural Importance and Pharmacology of Datura and Other Inebriants in the Plant Family, Solanaceae

Different species in the plant family, Solanaceae including the genera Datura, Brugmansia, Nicotiana, Atropa, Hyoscyamus, and Mandragora are used as inebriants and as med…

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May 25, 2019

Reunifying Tea Ceremony with Fabula Tea

Tea ceremony as a ritual can provide the bridge between the inner and outer worlds, the sacred and the mundane. It is also an ingenious way to help reintegrate the indivi…

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Jun 03, 2019

Family Workshop: Yarn Paintings

Join this month’s Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Create your own work of art inspired by nierikas, or yarn paintings, and learn about their rich history. This is a…

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Jul 07, 2019

Family Workshop: Pouch Making

Join this month’s Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Create and decorate leather pouches and learn about the cultural significance and uses of these carrying devices.…

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Host your next event at the Hearst Museum!

Did you know that the Hearst Museum is now available to rent? Perfect for your next gala, conference, meeting or screening, our global collections provide a unique space for any event.

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Exhibits

Current

Pleasure, Poison, Prescription, Prayer: The Worlds of Mind-Altering Substances

If you take a sip of coffee, are you on drugs? If you have a sweet tooth, are you a sugar addict? If you try psychedelics, are you committing a crime? The Hearst invites…

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Current

Through a Modern Lens

Last Fall, students of Art 15 visited the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology. The purpose of the course was to challenge students to use ceramics as a way to explore…

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Current

Experimental Archaeology: Thatched Building Construction

Stop by the Hearst Museum's courtyard to experience experimental archaeology in action. Graduate student Joshua Varkel will be experimenting with thatched hut constructio…

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Other Services

Rent the Hearst Museum Gallery

Our global collections provide an enriching backdrop for any event, offering guests a captivating space to mingle and explore. Whether you are looking for a unique banque…

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