Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at The University of Michigan houses a collection of more than 100,

The Kelsey Museum book club is back! 📖🧡Join us on Thursday, September 17, for our first discussion of the season. Gabe K...
08/31/2026

The Kelsey Museum book club is back! 📖🧡Join us on Thursday, September 17, for our first discussion of the season. Gabe Key (IPAMAA) will lead our conversation about Costanza Casati’s “Babylonia” (2025).

Be sure to reserve your spot in advance and check out our book club lineup through April of next year! Learn more at https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q.

đź“… Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕰️ 6:00–7:00 PM
đź“Ť Newberry Hall, Room 124

Free this Sunday? Join docent Doug White as he guides visitors through highlights in the Kelsey’s collection.You don’t w...
08/28/2026

Free this Sunday? Join docent Doug White as he guides visitors through highlights in the Kelsey’s collection.

You don’t want to miss it!

This event is free and open to all visitors.

🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕰️ 2:00–3:00 PM

08/27/2026

It’s almost time…
Our new gallery, “The Byzantine and Islamic Worlds,” opens to the public this Friday. Endless hard work has gone into making it possible, and we are looking forward to sharing it with you all! 💚

This Saturday (8/22), we have TWO tours you won’t want to miss. At 11:15 AM, join us to learn more about everyday life i...
08/22/2026

This Saturday (8/22), we have TWO tours you won’t want to miss.
At 11:15 AM, join us to learn more about everyday life in ancient Rome through food, entertainment, and artifacts! 🫓🍇🪿

Next up, at 2:00 PM, learn about the importance of jewelry in ancient Egypt. Explore what jewelry Egyptians wore—both throughout their lives and in the afterlife! 💎

These events are free and open to the public. Learn more at https://myumi.ch/5wy5E.

The Kelsey Museum is open late this Thursday! Join us in the evening for a guided “Highlights of the Kelsey” tour led by...
08/16/2026

The Kelsey Museum is open late this Thursday! Join us in the evening for a guided “Highlights of the Kelsey” tour led by docent Dave Horrocks. Come check it out!

🗓️ Thursday, August 20
🕰️ 6:00–6:30 PM

Plan your visit at https://myumi.ch/e6Q1M.

Do you have some extra time during your lunch break this Friday? Stop into the Kelsey for our Mid-Day Morsel tour to get...
08/10/2026

Do you have some extra time during your lunch break this Friday? Stop into the Kelsey for our Mid-Day Morsel tour to get a bite of ancient Mediterranean history!

🗓️ Friday, August 14
🕰️ 12:30–1:00 PM

This Saturday, come to the Kelsey to learn about ancient women, goddesses, and mythological figures who populated the art, artifacts, and imaginations of the ancient Middle East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

🗓️ Saturday, August 15
🕰️ 2:00–3:00 PM

Learn more about these free, public events at https://myumi.ch/5wy5E.

Centaurs and sirens and satyrs, oh my! Join docent Linda Kimmel in the gallery to explore mythological creatures feature...
08/06/2026

Centaurs and sirens and satyrs, oh my! Join docent Linda Kimmel in the gallery to explore mythological creatures featured in artifacts around the museum.

đź“… Saturday, August 8
🕰️ 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

New to the Kelsey or a regular visitor? No matter who you are, our Sunday Drop-In Tours are a great way to explore some of the museum’s most notable artifacts.

đź“… Sunday, August 9
🕰️ 2:00–3:00 PM

These events are free and open to all visitors. See you there!

Join us for our Read and Look program, where docent Carolyn Nouhan will read the book “Greece! Rome! Monsters!” by John ...
07/30/2026

Join us for our Read and Look program, where docent Carolyn Nouhan will read the book “Greece! Rome! Monsters!” by John Harris and then show visitors related artifacts and art on display. 📚🧌
This event is free and great for our younger visitors, aged 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you there!

đź“… Saturday, August 1st, 2026
🕰️ 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

Learn more at https://myumi.ch/nV753.

This Saturday, join docent Doug White for his “Walk with an Egyptian” tour. 👣🗓️ July 25⏰ 2:00–3:00 PMEver wonder what pe...
07/24/2026

This Saturday, join docent Doug White for his “Walk with an Egyptian” tour. 👣

🗓️ July 25
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM

Ever wonder what people in the ancient Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East did with their downtime? If you guessed the fun we enjoy today, like get-togethers, activities for the kids, and enjoying food and drinks, you’re right! You won’t want to miss this Sunday Drop-In Tour with docent Kristen Goodman that will explore what leisure time and outings looked like in the ancient world.

🗓️ July 26
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM

07/21/2026

Here’s another look behind the scenes as our upcoming gallery, “The Byzantine and Islamic Worlds,” continues to come together. We can’t wait to share the finished product with all of our visitors later this summer.👷

Address

434 S State St
Ann Arbor, MI
48109

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17347649304

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