Location & Hours
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
Meriam Library, Room 180
530-898-5397
anthromuseum@csuchico.edu
Museum Hours
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday–Saturday
Closed to Public Visitation Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19.
The museum is located in the Meriam Library complex, across from the main library entrance.
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