BY LYNNE TUCKER
MoAW, the Museum of Ancient Wonders, offers exhibitions of replicated and genuine treasured artifacts from the world of ancient civilizations and scientifically produced laboratory-cast fossils of important discoveries of prehistoric life. MoAW is a member of the American Alliance of Museums
A new and unique museum devoted to world-wide discoveries in the fields of paleontology, paleoanthropology, and archaeology, rarely experienced outside of larger communities, MoAW was expressly founded to provide access to exhibitions of this nature and scope for residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley on a permanent basis.
A new and unique museum devoted to world-wide discoveries in the fields of paleontology, paleoanthropology, and archaeology, rarely experienced outside of larger communities, MoAW was expressly founded to provide access to exhibitions of this nature and scope for residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley on a permanent basis.
Faces of Africa
View 38 authentic reproductions, which include ancient masks, murals, and sculptures that celebrate 3,500 years of African tribal art and traditions. From Ancient Nok heads to spectacular masks of Dogon dances and contemporary South African murals, the popular faces of Africa is an intimate and mystical view of tribal heritage
Tutankhamum: “Wonderful Things”
From the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Egypt, this dazzling collection of reproductions of Tutankhamun’s legendary treasures recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. Accompanied by a lively text, 124 replicas of the pharaoh’s sacred and personal possessions (including his magnificent state chariot, golden shrines, beds, thrones, jewelry, spectacular funerary mask, mummy case, and royal mummy) along with associated artifacts from the period surrounding Tutankhamun’s reign reconstruct both the historic discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter and the life and times of Egypt’s celebrated boy king. This classic exhibition vividly brings to life the enigmatic opulent age of 18th Dynasty Egypt.
Mesozoica: The Age of Dinosaurs
From the dawn of the Age of Dinosaurs to the last of their kind, these laboratory fossil casts of legendary discoveries guide us through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods known as the Mesozoic Era. Gathered from more than 30 museums world-wide, the collection includes fully-mounted dinosaurs, skulls, teeth, claws and eggs displayed in geological, chronological order to illustrate the awesome story of the evolution of dinosaurs to their ultimate extinction.
The Museum is open.
Masks and social distancing are required for everyone’s health and safety.
Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Adults $15
Students, Seniors, Military $12
School Class Trips $6 / student
For more information, address and future exhibits visit www.moaw.org
Think Art and Enjoy Your Visit!
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Lynne Tucker
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