The National Anthropology Museum presents 'A Walk Through Abya Yala,' an exhibition offering fresh insights into its American collection. Discover significant objects temporarily relocated due to renovations, ensuring public access to diverse indigenous cultures. Journey through rich heritage from the Arctic to the Amazon, exploring historical artifacts and cultural perspectives. This special display highlights the museum's commitment to sharing compelling narratives.
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This exhibition, 'A Walk Through Abya Yala: The American Collection, with another look,' showcases select objects from the American collection that were temporarily moved to storage due to museum renovations. It offers a unique perspective on the cultures of Abya Yala (the indigenous name for the Americas), spanning regions from the Arctic and Great Plains to the Amazon.
This exhibition, titled 'UN PASEO POR ABYA YALA: La colección americana, con otra mirada' (A Walk Through Abya Yala: The American Collection, with another look), highlights select pieces from the museum's American collection that have been temporarily relocated to storage due to upcoming renovations. The exhibition serves as a way to keep these significant objects visible and accessible to the public during a period of facility improvement. It aims to offer a distinct and alternative viewpoint compared to the museum's permanent exhibition, focusing on the vast and diverse cultures of Abya Yala, a name preferred by many indigenous peoples for the American continent. The display provides a journey through this region, from the Arctic and the Great Plains to the Amazon and beyond, inviting visitors to discover the richness and variety of its peoples. This initiative underscores the museum's commitment to presenting its collections, even when facing logistical challenges, ensuring that the vibrant narratives of these cultures continue to be shared.
Admission is via a joint ticket with the permanent exhibition.
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