Hidden Gems in Forsyth County: Part 7

I’m so excited to share this next hidden gem! Located on the Wake Forest University campus, Lam Museum of Anthropology is the only museum in North Carolina that is dedicated to the study of global cultures.

While a small museum, it’s packed full of learning and cool things to look at for all ages. This time of year is my favorite to visit there as I love their annual Day of the Dead exhibit.

Life after Death: Celebrating Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday that dates back centuries and includes ancient pre-Hispanic celebrations and medieval Spanish Catholic practices. Today, this holiday is a mix of both cultures and traditions.

The Lam Museum not only showcases the history of this day but brings it to life with a robust exhibit, as well. There is even a section on the commercialization of this holiday, which is pretty significant. Until I saw the display, I had no idea there were Pringles and Peeps in honor of the holiday!

Fun Workshops for Everyone

Outside of the great exhibits you can look at, the museum also hosts regular workshops. Typically, these are for ages eight and up and available for kids and adults. They are on a variety of topics that touch on cultures around the world. A couple examples are their African Tie Dye Workshop they hosted this summer and the Calaveritas Workshop hosted last month.

Head over to their website or social media to see their upcoming workshop schedule.

Family Friendly Museum

While you might not think of this type of museum as family friendly, it absolutely is! They have two different scavenger hunt papers you can get near the front for kids to complete while there. Plus, there is a section of musical instruments they can test out.

It’s also stroller friendly from wide open spaces to handicap accessible doors that open with a button.

Best of all, this museum has free parking and admission! As a parent, you can’t ask for a more affordable destination!

Details to Visit Lam Museum of Anthropology

Location: Wake Forest University, Palmer Residence Hall, 1315 Carroll Weathers Drive, Winston-Salem

Website: lammuseum.wfu.edu

Instagram: @lammuseum

Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Suzy Fielders

Suzy Fielders has had a passion for writing since her days in undergraduate school at Coker University, where she majored in Communications and Psychology. She loves hearing – and sharing – other’s stories as well as letting people know all the happenings, places, and events in and around Winston-Salem. Suzy, a Winston-Salem native, has written off and on for the magazine since 2013 and is excited to have multiple articles lined up for 2024 and beyond! In addition to her B.A. from Coker she has an M.A. in Communication Studies from UNC Greensboro. When she’s not writing or working with clients for her content marketing business, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.

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