The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 10-4. To confirm gallery hours or for special accommodations, please contact anne.amati@558791.com or call 303-871-2687.
Wednesday, April 24
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk: Artistic and Archaeological Explorations of Internment Gardens
Exhibit Open April 15 - June 17
Mondays - Fridays 10a - 4p
Featuring art of Amache survivor, Lily Havey and archaeological research led by DU’s Dr. Bonnie Clark, this exhibit brings together two different techniques—art and archaeology—to explore the gardens at Amache National Historic Site, where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World Word II.
DUMA provides a hands-on learning experience for students and works closely with the master's level Museum and Heritage Studies program in the Department of Anthropology. Alongside faculty and staff mentors, students conduct research and learn about the ethics of interpretation and stewardship. Students curate exhibits showcased in the museum’s gallery and display cases, and assist with projects related to collections care.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) provides a process for tribes to request the return of items from museums and federal agencies. Along with implementing NAGPRA at the museum, we are engaging with other practitioners to further repatriation work and foster stronger relationships across the field.
Our exhibits showcase student and faculty anthropology research, as well as collaborations with campus organizations and community partners. The museum’s gallery on the first floor of Sturm Hall and exhibit cases on the first and second floors house our physical exhibits, while virtual exhibits are archived online.
Home to more than 100,000 unique ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, DUMA’s collections include Southwestern pottery, African and Native American textiles, masks from around the world, and remarkably well-preserved yucca fiber and animal hide footwear from cave sites in Colorado.
International Student Researches Colorado Internment Camp Museum
Regina Huang has done her thesis work on the Amache Museum, which holds the history of Colorado’s only Japanese American internment camp during World War II.
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.