Events

Ecological Aquaculture and Domesticated Waterscapes in Ancient Maya Society, Subsistence, and Art in Chiapas, Mexico

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Dr. Joel Palka Associate Professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change Arizona State University Dr. Palka’s ongoing archaeological and anthropological project at Lake Mensabak in Chiapas explores past to present Maya use of modified waterscapes for fishing and managing plant communities. At this and other sites in the region, Maya people collectively dug canals […]

Meet the Artist: Xavier Quijas Yxayotl

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Come listen to Xavier Quijas Yxayotl make the earth sing with his hand-made traditional Mayan and Aztec instruments on Sunday, October, 28 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pueblo Grande Museum. Under the night sky on the Museum patio next to the prehistoric ruins of Pueblo Grande, Xavier shares stories of the cultural significance of each […]

International Archaeology Day at Pueblo Grande Museum

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Celebrate International Archaeology Day (IAD) at Phoenix’s only preserved archaeological site, Pueblo Grande Museum (PGM) on Saturday, October 20. Enjoy a full day of archaeology activities, crafts, and more available throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For all those archaeology lovers out there, visit pgmarchyday.bpt.me to register for a two-for-one Museum admission ticket […]

Drop-In Discovery Saturday

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join the Arizona Herb Association at on the back patio for a drop-in informational program about how the public can easily obtain, share and utilize information about the uses, culture, history and lore of herbs. The AHA maintains interests in culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, ornamental, dye and ethnic herbs. All other interests in herbs are encouraged […]

Ancient Technology Day: Prehistoric & Historic

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Test your technology skills at the 18th Annual Ancient Technology Day on March 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix. Enjoy a hands-on experience, fun for the whole family, where visitors can try their hand at throwing an atlatl (spear), weaving their own cloth, and sample roasted agave slow-cooked the […]