Events

Oct 24, 2019

Seeing Shamanic Practices in Ancient Peruvian Pottery

Join archaeologist Cathy Costin for an exploration of ancient ceramics and what their designs reveal about the use of psychotropics.

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Events

Oct 22, 2019

Saudi Arabia Bedouin Weaving Collection Comes to the Hearst Museum

Joy Hilden will share some of her images and experiences from her fieldwork in Saudi Arabia.

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Oct 24, 2019

Intoxicating Plants Walking Tour at the UC Botanical Garden

Please note that registration for these tours must be made through the UC Berkeley Garden's website. An RSVP through Eventbrite does not guarantee you a space on the tour…

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Oct 24, 2019

Seeing Shamanic Practices in Ancient Peruvian Pottery

Join archaeologist Cathy Costin for an exploration of ancient ceramics and what their designs reveal about the use of psychotropics.

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Nov 14, 2019

Entheogenic Indigenous Traditions in Times of Medicalization

Francoise Bourzat discusses the risk of ignoring holistic indigenous traditions in the use of mind-altering substances as their use broadens

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Nov 21, 2019

The Daily Life of Betel: from Leaf to Nut, Preparation to Ritual

Learn about the botany, history, and cultural importance of betel in Southern India.

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Dec 05, 2019

The Age of Intoxication: Psychoactive Drugs in World History

How have perceptions of drugs changed over time? This lecture will explore the history of drugs in the colonial era and beyond.

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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

Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt

The photographs in this exhibition have been selected from the book entitled Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt, featuring writing and photography by Jacqueline Thurston.

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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

HearstCAVE

This 3D visualization wall allows visitors to virtually explore archaeological sites around the world, and will ultimately be a space to interact with 3D models of object…

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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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