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John P. McGovern Hall of The Americas

Meet the Curators

Our curators’ combined expertise ranges from A to Z… from archaeology to zoology!
Dirk Van Tuerenhout, Ph.D.
Curator of Anthropology
Dr. Dirk Van Tuerenhout is the curator of anthropology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS). He works with partners from various cultures to develop exhibitions that connect the past to the present. Dr. Van Tuerenhout specializes in archaeology and is responsible for the care and interpretation of the John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas.
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