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Innovation Gallery, Tempe Travel Guide

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Explore interactive exhibits on human evolution, archaeology, and culture at ASU's Innovation Gallery in Tempe, Arizona. Free and open to the public!

The Innovation Gallery at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change offers a dynamic space for engaging with research on the human story. Through interactive exhibits and programs, visitors can explore archaeological, ethnographic, and scientific collections, often developed by students and faculty.

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  • Check the School of Human Evolution and Social Change website for current exhibit information and special events.
  • Allow at least one hour to fully explore the exhibits.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby ASU Art Museum or the Institute of Human Origins.

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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the ASU Art Museum, walk east along E Orange St, then turn right onto S Cady Mall. The School of Human Evolution and Social Change building will be on your left. The Innovation Gallery is inside. This is a short walk, approximately 5-10 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Take the Tempe Streetcar to the University Dr/College Ave station. From there, walk south on College Ave, then turn left onto E Orange St, and left again onto S Cady Mall. The Innovation Gallery is inside the School of Human Evolution and Social Change building on your left. A single ride on the streetcar costs $1.

  • Driving

    From Mill Avenue, head east on University Drive, then turn south onto Cady Mall. Limited metered parking is available along Cady Mall. The Innovation Gallery is located inside the School of Human Evolution and Social Change building. Metered parking costs approximately $1.50 per hour.

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Located within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change building on ASU's Tempe campus, the Innovation Gallery provides a welcoming environment for the public to delve into the world of human origins and cultural diversity. As part of ASU's Museum of the Human Story, the gallery showcases exhibits and programs that highlight the school's research initiatives.The gallery serves as a laboratory where students and faculty design and develop unique, interactive exhibitions. Drawing from extensive archaeological, ethnographic, and scientific collections, these exhibits explore the sociological, cultural, and natural significance of various artifacts. The Innovation Gallery strives to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared human heritage.Past exhibits have included displays on Latin American folk art, artifacts from archaeological sites around Theodore Roosevelt Lake, and explorations of early hominid discoveries. The gallery also emphasizes the continuities between pre-colonial and contemporary art, showcasing the evolution of techniques and designs across different regions. The Innovation Gallery is not just a display space, but a place for learning, experimentation, and community engagement.
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