The exhibit highlights textiles and woven goods from Peru, Guatemala, India, Polynesia and the American Southwest. Visitors will learn how these objects relate to mathematics, economics, gender issues, environment and ceremonies like weddings and funerals. A music station plays excerpts of music from the various countries featured in the exhibition. The Museum also has teaching kits available for rental. Each kit includes relics, artifacts, traditionally made handicrafts, education books and videos and suggested lesson plans.
Admission is free.
The Museum is located at 1683 N. Canyon Road in Provo. The exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Armistice and features books written by writers who participated in World War I, including those who did and did not survive the war. Sunday, Jan. 3 Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at an LDS Church Education System fireside at 7 p.m. in the Marriott Center. Monday, Jan. 4 Registration for 1999 Women's Conference as well as registration for housing during the conference begins. The Conference will be April 29-30 on the BYU campus.