This gallery shows the parallel development of civilizations in Mesoamerica and the Andes. Through millennia the Indigenous peoples of these regions developed diverse cultures and domesticated animals and plants—including the corn and potatoes that feed billions of people today.
Pottery, textiles, sculptures, instruments, and other materials on view span 3,000 years of history. They illustrate a range of complex stories, including writing, music, animal husbandry, architecture, religion, ritual, and trade.
