Unlocking the Mysteries of Utah Valley:
What We've Discovered About 1000+ Years of Indigenous History
Welcome to the Utah Valley Lecture Series! Join us for our next lecture Unlocking the Mysteries of Utah Valley: What We've Discovered About 1000+ Years of Indigenous History with BYU Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Michael Searcy.
Dive into local archaeology with Dr. Michael Searcy as he presents discoveries being unearthed right here in Utah Valley. This in-person event will be held at The Museum of Peoples and Cultures on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM MDT. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and be inspired!
The Utah Valley Lecture Series is a series of lectures hosted by BYU's Museum of Peoples and Cultures. The purpose of this series is to provide community members with the opportunity to learn about the archaeological discoveries happening in Utah Valley. Follow our social media to stay up-to-date on upcoming lectures.
Free tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utah-valley-lecture-series-unlocking-the-mysteries-of-utah-valley-tickets-950913266177
Night at the Museums
Friday, March 22, 2024
This annual event, a collaboration between all of BYU's museums, encourages participants to visit each museum in one night and solve a riddle pertaining to something on display in their exhibits. Earn a sticker for every correct answer, and show all 5 to claim a prize at the end. Free admission.
In addition to looking through our exhibit hall, make sure you visit the back to learn more about our collections, technology, and to see what research projects are happening at the MPC this year!
Night at the Museums 2023, student research
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Friday, November 1, 2024
Our annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held at the museum from 7-9pm on November 1st, with early access for families at 6pm. Come enjoy performances by BYU's Mariachi Los Pumas, have your face painted by the talented Theatre & Media Arts Department, make colorful flower crowns, decorate a family picture frame, learn about the significance of ofrendas, and more! Admission is free.
Read this article to see what a past celebration was like!
Face painting at the 2022 celebration
Mornings at the Museum
Join us for a summer of adventure with Mornings at the Museum, a weekly storytelling program designed for children under 11 years old (with adult supervision). Each Tuesday, we’ll embark on a journey through time and space to explore the rich tapestry of cultures across the world.
Children will dive into an interactive story-telling experience led by one of BYU's talented theater arts students that brings to life the traditions and myths of diverse civilizations. But that’s not all! Then to end each session, kids will have the chance to express their creativity through arts and crafts related to the day’s story.
Schedule and Themes:
- June 4: Discover the vibrant heritage of the Philippines
- June 11: Traverse the ancient wonders of China
- June 18: Uncover the mysteries of Babylonia
- June 25: Celebrate the traditions of the Sami people from Norway
- July 2: Learn about the history of the Ute Native Americans
- July 9: Set sail to the islands of Polynesia
- July 16: Step back in time to the era of the Aztecs
- July 23: Experience the rich culture of the Ivory Coast
- July 30: Feel the rhythm of Haiti
Time:
- Every Tuesday in June & July 2024
- 10:00-11:00 am
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to give your children a summer filled with learning, fun, and imagination. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please RSVP here https://linktr.ee/byumpc so we can plan enough materials for each child. For more information, email mpc_programs@byu.edu or call us 801-422-0022.
We look forward to adventuring with you at Mornings at the Museum!
Children's Programs and Events
Fall/Spring Break Make 'n' Take
Kick off your break by coming to the museum for a morning of kid-friendly crafts and activities. Each station is themed around our exhibits and provides an educational and creative hands-on experience. This "open house style" event is held twice each year, once during Provo School District's Fall Break and once during Spring Break, with elementary (K-6) grades in mind.
Dates to be announced
Other Upcoming Events
Check back often for more events happening this school year! We are developing another Museum Escape Room, planning our annual Night at the Museums event, and selecting fun themes for our Mornings at the Museum children's program. We are also working to bring back Cultural Nights as a student FHE-group favorite. Follow us on Instagram to easily receive updates. @byumpc