ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

SAN FRANCISCO SOCIETY

ABOUT THE AIA

The Archaeological Institute of America is a non-profit cultural and educational organization with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Founded over a century ago, it is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America, dedicated to encouraging and supporting archaeological research and to preserving the world's cultural heritage. Members of the AIA have conducted fieldwork in Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Each member of the AIA is encouraged to belong to one of the 87 local societies in the US or the six affiliates in Canada, which sponsor lectures, field trips, films and museum visits. The local societies provide an opportunity for people in the local community who are interested in archaeology to meet one another and to learn about recent discoveries and new interpretations in archaeology around the world.

For information about membership, visit the AIA Home Page at the headquarters of the Archaeological Institute of America, located at Boston University. To learn more about AIA publications, read the Web pages of the American Journal of Archaeology, maintained at the University of Michigan, and of Archaeology Magazine.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS - LOCAL

The Archaeological Research Facility at UC Berkeley has become the primary co-sponsor of many of our lectures. They also host their own lecture series and occasional brown-bag lunches, which members of the community with an interest in archaeology are welcome to attend. To learn more about this group, including their mission and a list of current activities, visit their web site at http://www.arf.berkeley.edu.

 

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya
4 Sept 2004 - 2 Jan 2005
California Palace of the Legion of Honor

Daughter of Re: Hatshepsut King of Egypt
15 Oct 2005 - 29 Jan 2006
M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (to re-open October 2005)

 

The Ancient Hellenic Arts Council (AHC)

The AHC supports the Department of Ancient Art at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Membership is open to all who share a concern for ancient art and preservation and promotion of Mediterranean and ancient Near Eastern antiquities and culture. Its programs are varied and include lectures, tours, and travel. Annual membership: $50 (individual or couple) and $25 (senior or student) in addition to Museum membership. For more information, please call (415) 750 3686.


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