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Figures are from left to right: Key - #A12304, Rapier - #A12360, Buckle - #A12308

The MPM Medieval German Archaeological Metal collection consists of 173 objects that were all collected in Germany in the late 19th century.

Although the objects are quite varied they share a common thread of utility and date between the 5th and 14th centuries C.E. 

Cosmic Curiosities

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
- Carl Sagan, American Astronomer

Member Appreciation Celebration

Member Appreciation Celebration 2026 coming soon

We love our members! Your support enables MPM to serve half a million visitors each year. It allows us to care for more than 4 million collection objects. And, it increases community access to Museum programs and events. Thank you for everything you do. Members enjoy special perks during our Member Appreciation Celebration as a token of our appreciation.

Real Pirates

December 14, 2012 – May 27, 2013

Cosmic Curiosities

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. 
Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
-  Marie Curie, Physicist & Chemist

The beings that make up Kwakiutl mythology are remarkably diverse. Accounts of their interactions with humans and each other are passed along through stories that not only form the basis of traditional Kwakiutl spiritual and ceremonial life and lore, but also connect Kwakiutl families to their ancestral pasts. Many contemporary Kwakiutl identify themselves as Christians but incorporate traditional mythology into their faith, freely blending elements of Christian and indigenous religion.

Cosmic Curiosities

“Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.”
~ Sir Isaac Newton 1642-1727

Time Travel

Cosmic Curiosities

“The universe has a history; this is probably the greatest discovery of our century.”
~ Hubert Reeves

Zombie Stars

A sort-of supernova—that’s a zombie star.