CurrentInstallation
Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
February 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Opening Reception: January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About the Exhibition
A traveling exhibit that blends biology, archaeology, and ancient astronomy in an interactive challenge. The premise is to solve the mystery of the identity and fate of a Mayan king and his lost jade medallion. The Cranbrook artifacts component focuses on the cultural aspects of Mesoamerican times, including spiritual beliefs and everyday life.
Curator
Cameron Wood
Tags
Mayan cultureMesoamerican artifactsarchaeologyastronomyinteractive learningSTEM educationancient civilizationscultural heritagejade medallion mystery