Middle American Research Institute
Founded in 1924, the Middle American Research Institute (M.A.R.I.) at Tulane University strives to promote greater understanding of the vibrant and diverse cultures of Middle America. It stewards an extensive collection of textiles, artifacts, and an archive of letters, field notes, maps, and photographs from the scores of field projects it has sponsored and continues to sponsor. We strive to make these accessible to researchers and the general public through a variety of exhibitions, workshops, and symposia.
Furthermore, M.A.R.I. continues to support anthropological, archaeological, ethnohistorical, linguistic, and ethnographic research projects throughout Mexico and Central America.
News
Announcing our new publication:
Archaeological Reconnaissance in Eastern Campeche, Mexico
Find it in our online store!
Applications for Fall 2022
internships are closed
For more information, visit our Get Involved web page .
work of one of M.A.R.I.'s directors!
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Online Exhibit and Upcoming Events
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Ritual Hunting of the Xavante of Brazil
Ritual Hunting of the Xavante of Brazil
The Middle American Research Institute is excited to announce that our new intern-designed photo exhibit is now available online! Each semester, M.A.R.I interns create an exhibit using images from the Institute's photographic collections which is displayed in the hallway outside the main gallery.
Now you can view this exhibit from the comfort of your home at Ritual Hunting of the Xavante of Brazil .
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Brown Bag Events
Brown bag events typically take place on Fridays around noon in Dinwiddie Hall 305. Brown Brown Bag Events invite guest speakers to host seminars at MARI on a wide variety of topics related to the archaeology, history, and ethnography of Mesoamerica and other world areas. Talks can be delivered in English or Spanish. Attendants are encouraged to bring lunch!
Browse past and upcoming Brown Bag Events .
"Faces of the Maya: Profiles in Continuity and Resilience" takes viewers on a journey through time, showcasing the development of the Maya civilization from 1000 BC to the present.
The exhibit uses objects from the M.A.R.I collections in an attempt to dispel erroneous notions of the Maya civilization. We were proud to have it as our innaugural exhibit on the third floor of the newly renovated Dinwiddie Hall, but excited to bring a new collections of objects to the space in the coming months.
Visiting hours:
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm
(or by special appointment)