The 'Reality of America' is a permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Americas, offering a comprehensive view of the continent. Discover the historical processes of human settlement and the development of its diverse cultures. Using a mock-up and projection screen, the exhibition details the chronological evolution of cultural diversity and racial mixtures across America, from one pole to the other.
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This permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Americas uses a mock-up and a wide screen to represent the American continent. It details the historical settlement patterns and the chronological development of its diverse cultures and racial mixtures.
The 'Reality of America' exhibition offers a comprehensive representation of the American continent, detailing the historical processes of human settlement and the subsequent development of its principal cultures. Presented through a mock-up and an extensive projection screen, the exhibition illustrates the chronological evolution of cultural diversity and racial mixtures across the continent, from one pole to the other. It provides an insightful journey through the thousands of years of human history and the myriad of cultures that have shaped America.
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Knowing about America
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Religion Exhibition
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