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The Columbia Center for Archaeology is designed to bring together those interested in the archaeological study of the past, materiality and the modern world, and heritage and museum studies, among other topics. We foster collaboration in teaching and research between the many archaeological researchers based in different departments and schools at Columbia and Barnard. We also arrange lectures, workshops, and other events, many of which are open to the public. More information on the Center’s history, aims and facilities.

Fall newsletter and holiday good wishes

Now out: Recommended courses for Spring 2023
List of courses for archaeology majors and concentrators (PDF)
Fall Newsletter 2022

“Facing The Mannequin” – Digital Companion to the Museum Anthropology MA exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
Dive into the unique backstories behind some of the mannequins still used in the dioramas in the Gardner D. Stout Hall of Asian Peoples, which opened in 1980 at the American Museum of Natural History. Find out how the dioramas were designed, the lifecasting process used to make mannequins and some of the problems they present. Plus much more at the link above.

Congratulations to our graduates!
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Celebrating our students’ achievements, especially those graduates in archaeology through the Center for Archaeology’s interdepartmental program James Rice (GS Archaeology) Elliot Zayas (CC Archaeology concentration) Sara Reed...Upcoming Events