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    Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum

    Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum Image gallery

    Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

    September 18, 2011-August 31, 2012


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    How do you imagine Africa? Do you see it as the home of powerful nations? Perhaps you think of intricately carved masks or fine art. Maybe you’re interested in the peoples living in Africa today. Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum is a 12-month community engagement project investigating your perspectives. Drawing upon its extraordinary African collection, the museum presents more than 50 objects framed around eight broad topics including Beauty, Power and the Divine. Text and interactive elements offer opportunities for more in-depth exploration. Through a variety of methods, visitors are asked to provide feedback on the objects and content they see, and to discuss what would make an engaging exhibition—from their point of view. All feedback will be collected as the museum plans a future re-installation of its African collection informed by both academic and community perspectives. Imagine Africa is made possible with funding from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Heritage Philadelphia Program, and the PoGo Family Foundation.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

        3260 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $10 (General Admission)
        $7 (Senior 65+)
        $6 (Full-Time Student with ID, Child 6 and under) and full-time students with college ID
        FREE! (Museum Member, Child 5 and under, PENNcard Holder)

        Info Phone: 215-898-4000

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        September 18, 2011-August 31, 2012

        Times:

        Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
        Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm

      • Accessibility Info