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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Penn Museum's internationally-renowned collection includes artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, The Classical World, China, Africa, Polynesia, and the Americas. The Museum features permanent and special exhibits and an active calendar of events. Stop by the gift shops and cafe after you broaden your cultural knowledge!

At a Glance

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• Contact Info

  University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

  3260 South Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Phone: 215-898-4000

  Official Website

• Locations

  University City / West Philadelphia

• Current Events

  01/29/10- 04/11/10	What in the World: A Philagrafika 2010 “Out of Print” Installation University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/05/09- 05/01/10	Righteous Dopefiend: Homelessness, Addiction and Poverty in Urban America University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/05/09- 05/01/10	The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/07/09- 06/02/10	Great Archaeological Discoveries of the World University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  09/13/08- 07/11/10	Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

• Upcoming Events

  03/22/10	Play Reading: Corner Wars University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/24/10	Freud, Franklin, and Beyond Seminar Series: An Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Society - The Nature of Human Nature University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/26/10- 06/20/10	In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889–1891 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/29/10- 06/27/10	Ceramic Interactions: Steve Keister University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/30/10- 04/02/10	Family Fun Days at Penn Museum University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/30/10- 05/04/10	Six-week Belly Dance Class University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/01/10	Family Fun Days at Penn Museum: Create A Journal University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/02/10	Pharaoh’s Flowers: The Botanical Treasures from Tutankhamun’s Tomb University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  06/21/10- 06/25/10	Anthropologists in the Making" Summer Camp: Sail the High Seas University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  06/28/10- 07/02/10	Anthropologists in the Making: Summer Camp: Mesopotamian Mysteries University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/06/10- 07/09/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: It’s a Celebration University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/12/10- 07/16/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: In the Field University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/19/10- 07/23/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: A Day in the Life of an Egyptologist University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/26/10- 07/30/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: Bring Out Your Dead University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  08/02/10- 08/06/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: It’s Written in the Sky University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  08/09/10- 08/13/10	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp: Signs and Superstitions University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

• Reviews

  • Event Name: Funsavers Memberships Deal: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
    "Penn Museum"
    Review posted by: Marlyn S. Bradshaw, RN from Philadelphia, PA, Feb 22, 2010
    

    Penn Museum offers several programs that my grandchildren look forward to such as: The (Harry Potter) Magical Muggle Museum. My grandson also had a great time learning about Heiroglyphics (how to read... Expand

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    Penn Museum offers several programs that my grandchildren look forward to such as: The (Harry Potter) Magical Muggle Museum. My grandson also had a great time learning about Heiroglyphics (how to read them and how to write them.) These are 2 of the wonderful family events held at the Penn Museum. Collapse

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• Past Events

  03/20/10	Belly Dance Saturday University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  03/17/10	A Conversation on Urban Poverty in Philadelphia and the United States University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/28/10	What in the World: Performance University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/25/10	Help For Haiti: Beyond Media Coverage University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/23/10	What is the Real Persepolis University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/22/10- 03/12/10	Funsavers Memberships Deal: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/20/10	21st Annual Celebration of African Cultures University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/16/10- 02/09/10	The Legacy of Zeus: The Mt. Lykaion Excavation and Survey Project University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  02/11/10	Cougars, Playas, and Baby Mama Drama in the Ancient World University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  01/26/10	The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  01/23/10	Year of the Tiger at the 29th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  01/11/10- 03/15/10	Islamic Gallery at the Penn Museum University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  01/06/10	China's First Emperor: Man and the Empire for all Eternity University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/12/09	Art and Artifact Workshop: An Ancient Mediterranean Expedition University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/08/09	Reports from the Field University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/06/09	Annual Peace Around the World: Passport to Culture University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  12/04/09- 12/05/09	40 Winks with the Sphinx University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/22/09	Harry Potter and the Magical Muggle Museum University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/20/09- 11/21/09	40 Winks with the Sphinx for Girl Scouts University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/14/09	Tewa Dancers From the North University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/11/09	No Armchair Archaeologists Allowed: Travails of Travel on Early Penn Museum Expeditions University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/11/09	Art and Artifact Workshop University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/08/09	Scandinava's Bog People and their Cultural Context University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/07/09	The Trojan War: Myth or Fact: Recent Excavations at Troy University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/02/09	Museums, Antiquities and Cultural Property: Evening Lecture University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/30/09- 10/31/09	40 Winks with the Sphinx University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/29/09	The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Kenneth J. Matthews Annual Lecture University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/25/09	Exhibition Opening Celebration: Discovering Iraq's Ancient Past University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/23/09	The Golden Age of Archaeology: Secrets Beneath the Sand University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/17/09	Globalization in Progress: World Urbanization and its Consequences University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/13/09	Director's Lecture: Origins of Italian Hilltop Villages University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/10/09	Ancient Egyptian Pyramids 101 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  10/08/09	Uncorking the Past: Lecture, Book Signing, and Tasting University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  09/26/09	Turkish Delight: Celebration & Exhibition Opening University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  08/12/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Martial Arts Demonstration University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  08/05/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Lenape Storytelling and Dance University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/29/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Kyo Daiko Drummers University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/22/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/15/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Aravod Ensemble University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/08/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Duet Productions presents Finding King Tut University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  07/01/09	Summer Wonder Family Program: Rhythms and Roots University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  06/24/09- 08/14/09	Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  06/24/09- 08/12/09	Summer Wonder Performance Series University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  06/24/09	Summer Wonder 2009 Program: Animals with Bad Reputations University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/24/09- 06/21/09	Marilyn Bridges: The Sacred and the Secular University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/14/09	Lecture by Ian Hodder University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/05/09- 01/31/10	Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  01/07/09- 03/25/09	Vinyasa Yoga University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  11/01/08- 09/13/09	Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  04/19/08- 05/03/09	Surviving: The Body of Evidence University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology