Art & Exhibitions
The museum’s Art Wing has been reimagined as a flexible, multi-use space designed to support community programs, lectures, temporary exhibits, and special events. While select works of art remain on display, the space now serves a broader educational and cultural purpose—welcoming guest speakers, hosting hands-on workshops, and providing room for rotating exhibits that reflect timely themes and community interests. This transformation allows the Art Wing to remain a dynamic and engaging part of the museum, better aligned with current programming needs and visitor experiences.
A-Maizing Maize: How Corn Grew The Americas
The Heritage of the Americas Museum is proud to announce its newest special exhibition, A-Maizing Maize: How Corn Built the Americas, an engaging exploration of one of the world's most influential crops and its profound impact on the history, cultures, and civilizations of the Western Hemisphere.
Opening this season, the exhibition invites visitors to discover how maize—commonly known as corn—transformed human societies from ancient times to the present. More than a staple food, maize became the foundation of economic prosperity, scientific innovation, artistic expression, religious traditions, and cultural identity throughout the Americas.
Featuring artifacts, educational displays, colorful interpretive panels, and interactive learning opportunities, A-Maizing Maize traces the remarkable journey of corn from its domestication in ancient Mexico more than 9,000 years ago to its spread across North, Central, and South America. Visitors will learn how civilizations including the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and many Indigenous peoples relied upon maize as the cornerstone of their communities.
Designed for visitors of all ages, A-Maizing Maize combines archaeology, anthropology, natural history, and science to create a memorable educational experience. Families, students, educators, gardeners, and history enthusiasts will gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring legacy of corn.