Masks of the World

Long-term, closed March 16, 2020

People have used masks across cultures and throughout human history.  They are worn in a variety of contexts including performances, rituals, and religious rites.  They allow the wearer to take on a new, and often more powerful, identity. This exhibit showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collections of masks from all areas of the globe.

View Masks of the World as a virtual exhibit.