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A family in the Middle East Galleries.

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A million world wonders. 10,000 years of history. An ongoing exploration of the human experience.

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A display from Native American Voices.
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Native American Voices

Discover a living tapestry of Nations with distinct histories and unexpected identities, and leave preconceptions behind.

Included with admission

The Ram in the Thicket statue.

What's On View

Connect with vibrant cultures of the world, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today.

The Main Entrance during spring.

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The Penn Museum is open to all.
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19014
Open Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
and first Wednesdays until 8:00 pm

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World adventure awaits all explorers at the Penn Museum, and members get a world of perks: Free year-round admission, special discounts, plus invitations to popular programs and exclusive events.

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Upcoming Events

  • A Sanctuary of Self-Care

    First Wednesdays, we're open late with wellness activities for all levels from local practitioners of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and more.

    A group doing yoga at the Museum.

  • The Deep Dig

    Indigenous artisans, scholars, and museum experts explore the rich cultural heritage and sustainable innovations in Arctic Fashion: Fins, Feathers, & Furs

    Fur gloves from the Arctic.

  • Plan Your Summer Adventure

    Registration is open for Penn Museum Anthropology Camp, June 23-August 15.

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  • Upcoming Events

    Connect with science, culture, history, and more during one of these upcoming programs.

    3 women in African garb, dancing
Cat plush available in the shop.

From exquisite jewelry and decor to toys, books, and apparel, find world treasures to inspire and delight at the Penn Museum Shop. Members save 15% on all purchases everyday.

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A wedding at the museum.

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Our beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus is one of Philadelphia’s premier venues for weddings, celebrations, corporate, and philanthropic events.

Hands down, the best museum in all of Philadelphia. Really... Worth a visit. Worth a membership. Worth a trip to their gift shop.
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Expedition magazine

An exclusive magazine for Penn Museum Members to dig into the latest archaeological research, amazing artifacts, world culture, and Penn Museum news.

John Leguizamo in Untold History of Latinos.

PBS: Actor John Leguizamo Explores “Untold History of Latinos”

In the first episode of VOICES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, actor John Leguizamo visits the Penn Museum to meet with Dr. Simon Martin, Curator of the Mexico and Central America Gallery, to discuss the innovations of the Aztec people.