Updated: 7/18/2013 
International Museum of Cultures
Duncanville, Texas
Description

The International Museum of Cultures (IMC) is a unique cultural anthropology museum, located in Duncanville, Texas, that features contemporary indigenous peoples from around the world. Our gallery exhibits include artifacts from Africa, Southeast and Central Asia, the Pacific Rim, Central and South America, and Native Americans in the U.S. Other exhibits also include an extensive drum exhibit, international clothing room, and Weapons Wall.

The Museum is along the access road on U.S. 67, between Danieldale Road and Main Street in Duncanville. There is handicapped parking access

Spanish tours are available upon request.

Mission

To be a window on indigenous people of the world and to create greater appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity, thereby furthering mutual respect and peace between peoples.

History

International Museum of Cultures was developed by linguists and anthropologists associated with SIL International (Summer Institute of Linguistics). For the last several years, IMC has been independent of SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators. The museum now focuses on anthropological perspectives and research in representing indigenous groups, but retains some of the linguistic focus of its founding.

Artifact Collections

Over 2,000 pieces from every continent except Antarctica.

Programs

We offer a variety of educational programs to suit your needs. Our trained docents can lead groups of all ages through our exhibits. Or bring the museum to your classroom with one of our 12 themed Discovery Boxes, which include touchable museum objects and curricula with relevant TEKS. For electronic access to the museum, try our Electronic Field Trip, which also includes a curriculum with TEKS.

Facilities
Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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