The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is dedicated to the study and understanding of human history and diversity. Founded in 1887, Penn Museum has conducted more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions around the world. Three gallery floors feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia. The Museum offers a glass-enclosed Museum Café overlooking the inner gardens, and three shops--the Museum Shop, the Second Site shop, and the Pyramid Shop for children. With an active exhibition schedule, a membership program, and educational programming for children and adults, Penn Museum offers the public an opportunity to share in the ongoing discovery of humankind's collective heritage.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is located on the Penn campus, across from Franklin Field, at 3260 South Street in Philadelphia. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays, holidays and summer Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission donation is $8 adults, $5 students and senior citizens; free to Members, children under 6, and Penncard holders. For information, visit the Museum's website at www.museum.upenn.edu or call (215) 898-4000.
