Events

Oct 18, 2018

Race in Brazil: A Historical Overview

Brazil was the site of the largest slave-based economy in the Americas and the last country in the hemisphere to...

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Events

Oct 27, 2018

Leila's Quest for Flight

Golden Thread Fairytale Players present Leila’s Quest for Flight at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology written and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian drawn from Palestinian…

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Nov 06, 2018

Antíkoni

Antíkoni By Beth Piatote Directed by Jenni(f)er Tamayo Limited run staged reading Preview: Tuesday, November 6th at 5:30PM Performa…

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Nov 07, 2018

Antíkoni

Antíkoni By Beth Piatote Directed by Jenni(f)er Tamayo Limited run staged reading Preview: Tuesday, November 6th at 5:30PM Performa…

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Nov 07, 2018

Antíkoni

Antíkoni By Beth Piatote Directed by Jenni(f)er Tamayo Limited run staged reading Preview: Tuesday, November 6th at 5:30PM Performa…

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Nov 11, 2018

Family Workshop: Moche Inspired Face Rattles

Join in on this month's Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Learn about Moche culture and create rattles inspired by two thousand year old objects.This is a drop-in wor…

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Nov 13, 2018

The Archaeology of Megiddo: New Light on the History of Ancient Israel

A Special Lecture Professor Israel Finkelstein Tel Aviv University Where: Sutardja Dai Hall 2594 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 310 Banatao Auditorium Berkeley, C…

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Nov 18, 2018

About:Face -- a community quilt

Guided by artist Shirin Towfiq, decorate your own quilt patches with drawings and personal messages for a bigger communal quilt that will address issues of identity and d…

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Dec 01, 2018

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Discover the beauty of ink on paper with calligrapher Pamela Rickard. Experience the magical flow of the brush as a way to awaken your spirit and imagination. Immerse you…

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Dec 09, 2018

Family Workshop: Block Printed Wrapping Paper

Join in on this month's Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Make your own wrapping paper for the holidays and learn about the traditional techniques of block printing. …

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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

Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

This exhibition is inspired by the well-known Zen kōan called Jōshū’s Dog: A monk asked the priest Jōshū, “Does a dog have buddha nature, or not?” Jōshū replied, “Mu!” Th…

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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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Current

Face to Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You

March 10th - December 9th 2018 The Hearst staff and 14 UC Berkeley first-year students have co-curated a global selection of objects that depict human faces in different…

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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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