Summer Programs at Brigham Young University's Museum of Peoples and Cultures

Brigham Young University's Museum of Peoples and Cultures is gearing up for its original summer program Mornings @ the Museum, set to kick off on Tuesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. The museum will also offer a new program, Adventures-in-Anthropology, designed for teens ages 12 to 16, which will run concurrently with Mornings @ the Museum on June 9, 16, and 23. These programs aim to engage children and teens in hands-on learning experiences that explore different cultures and themes.

Key Takeaways:

• Mornings @ the Museum is a free, hour-long program designed for children ages 5 to 11, held every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. from June 7 to August 4.
• Each session includes a cultural presentation and a hands-on activity that children can take home, with themes focusing on archaeology, art, and ancient cultures.
• The program is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required for attendance.
• Adventures-in-Anthropology is a program geared toward teens ages 12 to 16, with themes such as experimental archaeology, the archaeology of bones, and the art of Maya textiles.
• Both programs will run concurrently on select dates in June, allowing parents to bring both their young children and teens for a fun summer outing.
• Reservations for both programs can be made by calling the MPC's Education Office at (801) 422-0022 or by visiting mpc.byu.edu or emailing mpc_programs@byu.edu.

Statistics:

• The programs will be held from June 7 to August 4.
• Each session of Mornings @ the Museum will last one hour.
• Mornings @ the Museum will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.
• The total number of sessions for Mornings @ the Museum is 11 (every Tuesday and Thursday from June 7 to August 4).
• The number of programs offered for teens is 3 (Experimental Archaeology, The Archaeology of Bones, and The Art of Maya Textiles).

Sources:

• Brigham Young University's News Release, May 23
• mpc.byu.edu
• email mpc_programs@byu.edu