About the Collection

The SBC Collection of Ethnographic Artifacts consists of several thousand objects from around the world, which include textiles, pottery, masks, a doll collection, and other artifacts pertaining to different ethnicities and cultures.  Small exhibits of parts of the collection are presented year-round and may be viewed in the Laskey Building (1st floor).

Current Exhibit:
War Ad Nauseam

This small exhibit presents a condensed historical analysis of the prevalence of war, its true causes, its atrocities and futility. The weapons displayed are from the SBC Collection. The exhibit has been organized within the framework of the Social Justice Programs at Scarritt-Bennett Center.

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. - Sun. 9 am - 2 pm 

The mission of the Collection is cultural education through exhibits and programs, by providing visitors the opportunity to foster an understanding and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages, and encourage social tolerance and cooperation within a growing multicultural society.

Cost

Free and open to the public.