Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)
656 Beacon Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215-2006
(617) 353-9361
Web site: http://www.archaeological.org
The AIA promotes public interest in the cultures and civilizations of the past, supports archaeological research, fosters the sound professional practice of archaeology, advocates the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage, and represents the discipline in the wider world.
Foundation for the Advancement of
Mesoamerican Studies, Inc. (FAMSI)
268 South Suncoast Boulevard
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-5990
Web site: http://www.famsi.org
FAMSI supports research related to Mesoamerican cultures by providing funding and resources to scholars working in related fields. Translations of various Mesoamerican writings, maps, and other resources for teachers and students are also available.
Institute of Maya Studies (IMS)
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 235-1192
Web site: http://www.instituteofmayastudies.org
The IMS seeks to educate the public on Mayan civilization as well as aspects of other pre-Columbian cultures. Its lecture series features specialists in the field.
Middle American Research Institute (MARI)
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-5110
Web site: http://www.tulane.edu/~mari
MARI supports research and sponsors projects related to the study of Mesoamerican cultures and civilizations. A variety of art and artifacts are on display, and much of the collection is available to students and faculty for research purposes.
Museum of Anthropology (MOA)
University of British Columbia
6393 N.W. Marine Drive
Canada
(604) 822-5087
Web site: http://www.moa.ubc.ca The extensive collection of this museum includes artifacts from the cultures of Mesoamerica that are available to view online.
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Canada
(778) 782-3325
Web site: http://www.sfu.museum
The Latin American collections at the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology showcase a variety of artifacts from the ancient cultures of the region. Resources for educators and students are also available.
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
Fourth Street and Independence Avenue S
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-1000
Web site: http://www.nmai.si.edu
The NMAI has a vast collection of Native American art and artifacts representing more than 1,200 cultures indigenous to the Americas over a period of 12,000 years. Online exhibitions are also available for viewing.
Due to the changing nature of Internet links, Rosen Educational Services has developed an online list of Web sites related to the subject of this book. This site is updated regularly. Please use this link to access the list:
http://www.rosenlinks.com/ancv/amer