Museum of Anthropology — Attraction in Columbia Township

This museum is great in the diversity and the condition of the ancient artefacts it has on display, as well as the attached anthropological museum. If only they had more room to display the other 95% of artefacts that they keep in storage at any one time. They say that they change the items on display periodically, so I guess this place is worth several more visits over time. It’s inside a university building and had no obvious signage outside. You just have to walk in and take a lift to the second floor and follow the signs. On the first floor there are plaster copies of grand Roman statues on display also. It’s...

I see a lot of confusion in these reviews - the Museum of Anthropology, while located in the same building and sharing a hallway, is NOT part of the Museum of Art & Archaeology in any way, except for also belonging to the University of Missouri. The Museum of Anthropology's exhibits cover North American ethnographic collections, Missouri archaeology, the Grayson Archery Collection, and rotating exhibits from the global anthropological collections. The Museum of Anthropology is moving back to the center of MU campus and will reopen on the lower level of Ellis Library in mid...

This is a great place to visit. There is a wide selection of artifacts ranging from the beginning of human existence to more recent times. There is an area dedicated to each continent, so you are able to get a look into the lives of many different ancient cultures. The art exhibits are right across the hall from the anthropology side, where there is also a variety of pieces displayed here. Make sure to check out...