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Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

HistoryArchaeologyClosed · Opens 12pmSee website for pricingDowntown Berkeley (BART), about a 20-minute walk

Across the Bay in Berkeley, the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology is California's largest anthropology museum, founded in 1901 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst and run as a research unit of UC Berkeley. Its collections run to several million objects, including Native Californian basketry, ancient Egyptian and Peruvian material, and one of North America's largest Etruscan collections. Only a small part of that is on public view, in a single gallery in the Anthropology and Art Practice Building (formerly Kroeber Hall). After a long closure while staff focused on repatriation, the gallery reopened on 4 September 2026 with limited Friday-afternoon hours.

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102 Anthropology and Art Practice Building (formerly Kroeber Hall), Bancroft Way at College Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720

Nearest station: Downtown Berkeley (BART), about a 20-minute walk, AC Transit bus stops on Bancroft Way / College Avenue

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Accessibility

Entrance and all gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible; cases are cane-detectable, labels in large type, seating throughout, restrooms near the gallery. Extra support is available with advance notice (pahma-gallery@berkeley.edu, 510-643-1191).

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Visitor Information

How much does Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology cost?
Ticket prices for Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology change by season and by exhibition. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology?
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology is open Gallery open Fridays only, 12:00-16:00, since reopening on 4 September 2026. Closed Monday to Thursday and weekends. Closed on UC Berkeley holidays, including Friday 27 November and Friday 25 December 2026, and Friday 1 January 2027. The entrance is through the courtyard on the south side of the building.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology?
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology is located at 102 Anthropology and Art Practice Building (formerly Kroeber Hall), Bancroft Way at College Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, in the Berkeley, UC campus area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Downtown Berkeley (BART), about a 20-minute walk, AC Transit bus stops on Bancroft Way / College Avenue.
What can I see at Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology?
UC Berkeley's anthropology museum, founded in 1901, holding millions of objects from ancient Egypt to Native California. Current highlights include Fragment from Earth: Faculty Selections.
Do I need to book Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology accessible?
Entrance and all gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible; cases are cane-detectable, labels in large type, seating throughout, restrooms near the gallery. Extra support is available with advance notice (pahma-gallery@berkeley.edu, 510-643-1191).
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