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Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

April 5, 2009-January 31, 2010

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Penn Museum's unique collection of brilliantly painted Chama vessels opens a window into the lives of the ordinary Maya of 1,300 years ago, and the way they dealt with the challenge of forced change.

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• Ticket Info

  Tickets: Admission donation: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students with ID, children 6 to 17. Free for children 5 and younger, Penncard holders, Penn Museum members.

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  April 5, 2009-January 31, 2010

  Times:
  Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm
  Sunday, 1 to 5pm

• Venue Info

  University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

  3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  General Admission:

  $10 adult
  $7 senior citizen (65+)
  $6 child (6-17) and full time students with ID
  Admission to Penn Museum is FREE! for Museum members, PENNcard holders, and children under 6.

  Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4:30 pm
  Sunday, 1-5 pm

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  • Wheelchair Access

  Accessibility Info: Spanish language text available upon request.

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  • Event Name: Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya
    "Very enjoyable"
    Comment posted by: Pragya from Philadelphia, PA, Oct 13, 2009
    

    It's a great exhibition, very enjoyable and peaceful for history/museum buffs. The authentic music was a nice touch.

    It's a great exhibition, very enjoyable and peaceful for history/museum buffs. The authentic music was a nice touch.

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