World Cultures

Explore the material culture of indigenous peoples throughout the world.

Approximately 16,000 items representing material culture.

A glimpse into the daily life, beliefs and customs of this society.

Death and the rituals that surround it are steeped in taboos.

We have over 300 Indonesian textiles.

We have one of the world’s best collections of Balinese paintings.

Small collections from Asian giants.

The what, why, how and where of 'body art'.

Symbolising a spirit of scientific cooperation and exploration.