Description
Reflecting a broad mission that encompasses the entire history of humankind, the Maxwell Museum’s collections are worldwide in scope, with extensive holdings from throughout North, South, and Central America. With its primary emphasis on the American Southwest, the Maxwell is world-renowned for its holdings from this region. Senior Collections Manager of Archaeology Karen Price, and Curator of Archaeology Kari Schleher, lead this tour of the Museum’s vast archaeological collection. You will be standing during the entire two-hour behind the scenes adventure. Limited enrollment.
Karen Price received her MA in artefact studies from University College London and her BA in anthropology and Spanish from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was curator of Archaeological Collections at Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, Mount Vernon, Virginia before she came to the Maxwell. Curator of Archaeology, Kari Schleher, has a PhD from UNM and specializes in archaeological ceramics from the US Southwest.