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Summer at the Museums: Moved by Objects at MAA

12 August 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Young people create a woven design on a small cardboard loom using brightly coloured wool.
MAA Centre for Material Culture LATE

13 August 2026 6:15pm to 8:00pm Centre for Material Culture

Visitors to the museum's off-site store look at and photograph objects that have been brought out for them.
Sound Bath

23 September 2026 5:45pm to 7:00pm Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A seated statue of the Buddha on open display in the museum galleries. The Buddha sits crossed legged with a serene expression, one hand in his lap, the other touching the ground.
'Take a line for a Walk' : A Sketchbook Session

1 October 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A series of sketches and drawings of animal hide boots.
Sound Bath

15 October 2026 5:45pm to 7:00pm Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A seated statue of the Buddha on open display in the museum galleries. The Buddha sits crossed legged with a serene expression, one hand in his lap, the other touching the ground.
Sound Bath

3 November 2026 5:45pm to 7:00pm Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A seated statue of the Buddha on open display in the museum galleries. The Buddha sits crossed legged with a serene expression, one hand in his lap, the other touching the ground.

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