C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology, Hayward

About C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology

The C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology in Hayward, California operates as a teaching museum where visitors explore exhibits focused on human diversity through an anthropological lens. Founded in 1975 and housed in its current exhibition gallery since 1979, the museum provides hands-on learning opportunities centered on archaeology and ethnology materials. Students and visitors engage directly with collections that demonstrate the range of human cultures and societies. The museum functions as an educational institution dedicated to museum studies instruction within an anthropological context. Current exhibitions and galleries showcase materials and artifacts that illustrate cultural practices and archaeological discoveries. The museum offers virtual experiences alongside in-person visits to its galleries, allowing flexible access to its collections and programming. Guests planning to visit on the California State University, East Bay campus should check the museum's website for current exhibition details, event schedules, and visiting information.