Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
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On the museum’s second Saturday of Hispanic Heritage Month, visitors can enjoy a vibrant mix of hands-on and educational activities. Guests will have the chance to make traditional Lele dolls, view and learn about live snakes native to Mexico and Latin America with an expert herpetologist/environmentalist , and attend a fascinating lecture on the legalities surrounding pre-Columbian art. Each Saturday in September highlights the richness of Hispanic culture, with engaging displays featuring Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, the historic Lemon Grove Incident, Peru, and more.
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Heritage of the Americas Museum
The Heritage of the Americas Museum, located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego, Calif., invites visitors of all ages to experience a journey through time. Five wings divide the building into areas of Natural History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art and Education. The museum is an educational and cultural center featuring the prehistoric and historic art, culture, and natural history of the Americas. Artifacts and art serve as a documentation of life and civilization throughout the ages. In the words of the Museum's founder, Bernard Lueck, "To be lost and never found is to be nothing." Through the discovery of these antiquities, mankind is educated and inspired. We invite you to venture into our wonderful world of discovery. Hours Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: noon to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and selected holidays Admission Admission fees pay for daily operation and educational programs. The museum is privately funded and receives no funds from the college or the state. Adults (18+)- $3.00 Adults (55+)- $2.00 Youth Under 17 (with adult) & Student of Cuyamaca-Grossmont College District (with ID)-Free
