Hinckley Mounds Archaeological Site Tours
Available select dates May 9th - June 15th
To reserve tickets (free), visit our eventbrite page.
Come join BYU’s archaeology students at the Hinckley Mounds archaeological site, near Provo airport, as they uncover a piece of Utah Valley's history. The tour of this site lasts about 25 minutes and will introduce visitors to archaeological practices and the importance of protecting archaeological sites. We will also briefly cover the history of the Fremont Peoples here in Utah, and what we know about the people at this particular site in Utah Valley.
Tours are limited to 35 people. If your group consists of more than 30 children, please contact us directly (mpc_programs@byu.edu) to make your reservation, and plan for at least one adult chaperone for every 10 children. A confirmation email, containing driving directions and other information for your tour, will be sent to the email address you provide when selecting tickets.
Children's Programs and Events
Mornings at the Museum
Storytime has never been more fun. Join us as we bring back this classic program with an exciting new theme. "Around the World" will feature a different country each session and introduce aspects of various cultures. Participants will receive a beautifully-designed patch, representing the country "visited" that day, to place on their adventure bag. Dates to be announced.
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.
The next Fall Break Make 'n Take will be held THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th from 10:00 AM to NOON
Poetry Night at the MPC
*Event postponed until fall semester*
Ever wish you could send the world a message? Now is your chance at our upcoming spoken word poetry night. Love Letters to Humanity will showcase student-written poems highlighting the moments that make up our humanity. Join us on May 26th at 7:00 PM to be inspired by the poetry performances of BYU students. Light refreshments will be served.
Want to participate? Write a new poem or share a previously written one that responds to the prompt below. Submit your poem here by midnight on May 19th.
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
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For events requiring a ticket, get them here through Eventbrite.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Tuesday, November 1st | 7-9 PM
Our annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held from 7-9pm (families at 6pm*) here at the museum. Enjoy performances by 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! (The band will do two performances, starting at 7:30pm)
*Are you a family with young children? Come at 6:00pm for early access.
Please RSVP to our Eventbrite page here
Read this article to see what last year's celebration was like!
