It’s that time of year! Help us celebrate 6 weeks of Iowa Archaeology Month activities with more than 20 events, exhibits, and meetings across Iowa. We've got over 15 statewide partners and growing!
We're hosting the Midwest Archaeological Conference this year and registration is now open!
Check out our interactive documents presenting archaeological discoveries at the location for the new University of Iowa School of Music building, including an archaeological timeline and bottle manufacture guide!
Our interactive FY 15 Annual Report is now online! Available for both desktop and mobile viewing.
We now have some of our most popular educational booklets online, including all 7 previous "Archaeology on the Road" booklets done for RAGBRAI! Read them as flip books on your computer or mobile device, or simply view the PDF
ICYMI: Look back on the 2014 OSA exhibit in the University of Iowa Mobile Museum. If you didn't get to see our traveling exhibit on the Glenwood culture in Iowa's Loess Hills, check out our photo and video highlights!
These resources develop students' scientific, cultural, and historical literacy with hands-on materials and lessons. Available to all Iowa educators.
The mission of the Office of the State Archaeologist is to develop, disseminate, and preserve knowledge of Iowa's human past through Midwestern and Plains archaeological research, scientific discovery, public stewardship, service, and education.
