Longyear Museum of Anthropology

Longyear Museum of Anthropology is a university museum on the Colgate University campus in Hamilton, in Madison County. Its rotating exhibits focus on Indigenous art, Northeastern archaeological materials and pre-Columbian sculpture, giving visitors a look at the human story across the region and beyond. It’s a good stop for students, families and curious visitors.

Because the exhibits rotate, the displays change over time and repeat visits turn up something new. Public hours vary by semester, as is common for campus museums, so confirm before you go. Hamilton is a village in Madison County, centered around Colgate and its village green.

What to Know

• The museum is located on the Colgate University campus.
• Exhibits cover Indigenous art, Northeastern archaeology and pre-Columbian sculpture.
• Displays rotate, so there’s something new over time.
• Hours vary by semester.