Welcome!
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage. We are proud of our 120-year history, our important mission, and our vision for the future.
What is Archaeology?
The study of prehistoric and historic cultures as seen in their artifacts, monuments, settlements, and other remains.
What is Anthropology?
The study of culture—how humankind evolved and came to have culture, how cultures change over time and space, and the nature of human diversity.
