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We have more in common than we think—our past, present, and future paths are all intertwined. constitution? How can archaeology help to predict climate change? And what radical social changes accelerated by ancient plagues could be replicated in a post-COVID world? Home to over a million extraordinary objects from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Mediterranean, since 1887 the Penn Museum has be

en uncovering our shared humanity. In bridging archaeology, the study of objects made by humans, with anthropology, the science of humanity, we chart a course for finding one’s own place in the arc of human history. We are dedicated to telling powerful stories from around the world. And nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere will you be greeted by a 3,000-year-old, 25,000-pound Egyptian sphinx! The Penn Museum sparks curiosity, wonder, and endless exploration. We invite everyone to join our incredible journey of discovery and dig deeper. Explore what's on view at: https://www.penn.museum/on-view/galleries-exhibitions . Admission is $18 for adults; $15 for senior citizens (65+); and $13 for children. Buy tickets in advance online at https://www.penn.museum/tickets/ . FREE for Museum Members, PennCard holders, teachers (with ID), U.S. military members & veterans (with ID), high school students (ages 13-19,) and children 5 and younger. Present ID at the desk to receive free admission. Check the "Plan Your Visit" page on the website for other special offers.
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A permanent memorial plaque honoring the memory of individuals whose remains were unethically collected as part of the M...
06/16/2025

A permanent memorial plaque honoring the memory of individuals whose remains were unethically collected as part of the Morton Collection in the nineteenth century to be used in the name of scientific progress will be unveiled on June 19—a day selected by Community Advisory Group.

Please join us for a commemoration ceremony led by interfaith spiritual leaders and community members.

June 19, 2025 | 10 am
Harrison Garden, Penn Museum (on 33rd Street)

Learn more and register:
https://bit.ly/45WeglR

The ceremony will be led by distinguished spiritual leaders Reverend Dr. J. Wendell Mapson, Jr., Imam Kenneth Nuriddin, and University of Pennsylvania Chaplain, Reverend Charles L. Howard, Ph.D.

Remarks from Christopher Woods, Penn Museum Williams Director, and Michelle Thornhill, Spokesperson & Events Chair, Historic Eden Cemetery, with musical selections from the Penn Staff and Community Chair.

BREAKING 💥 In collaboration with the Turkish government, a "stunningly preserved royal tomb chamber" has been discovered...
06/13/2025

BREAKING 💥 In collaboration with the Turkish government, a "stunningly preserved royal tomb chamber" has been discovered in the archaeological site of Gordion where the Penn Museum has led excavations since 1950.

At one time, Gordion was ruled by King Midas, famously known for his mythical "golden touch." Archaeologists from the Penn Museum and Ankara’s Haci Bayram Veli University believe that the newly-discovered tomb is linked to the storied Midas dynasty.

Read the full story at USA TODAY: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/06/12/gordion-tomb-midas-dynasty-turkey/84168628007/

06/13/2025

Today marks the sixth year since the monumental move of our 3,000-year-old sphinx across our building! It traveled from the Lower Egypt Gallery where it sat since 1926, to the Main Entrance, where it now greets hundreds of visitors each day.

It took three days and an entire team to move this 13-ton colossal granite wonder along an elevated wooden runway built on steel beams and scaffolding. It made its way in and out of windows and around the courtyard before it arrived at its new home, now designated as the Sphinx Gallery.

This epic move is part of the Museum’s multi-year Building Transformation.

🤩 We are currently embarking on our largest renovation yet—transforming the Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries.

Learn more about the largest Egyptian sphinx in the Western Hemisphere: https://bit.ly/4l4oyEU

Video credit: University of Pennsylvania Office of Communications, Produced by Denise Henhoeffer

🏆 This week's Oscars-themed Staff Recognition Awards event celebrated some STAR STUDDED milestone anniversaries! We are ...
06/12/2025

🏆 This week's Oscars-themed Staff Recognition Awards event celebrated some STAR STUDDED milestone anniversaries! We are deeply honored and grateful to work alongside dedicated colleagues who have been at the for up to three decades!

✨ 5 YEARS
Zaid Alrawi, The Lagash Project
Jessica Milby, DRAP
Phoebe Bostwick, DRAP
Julia Commander, Conservation
Daniela Bono, DRAP
Rorujorona Ferrell, Community Engagement
Evan Peugh, Archives
Jason Herrman, CAAM

✨10 YEARS
Kevin Calvert, Building Operations
Emily Hirshorn, Learning & Public Engagment
Kate Moore, CAAM

✨15 YEARS
Matthew MacGregor, Business Office
Robert Thurlow, Special Projects

✨20 YEARS
Brad Hafford, Near East Section

✨ 25 YEARS
Stacey Espenlaub, American Section
Julia Lawson, Conservation
William Wierzbowski, American Section

✨ 30 YEARS
Jim Drumm, Facilities

✨ 35 YEARS
Ardeth Anderson, Mediterranean Section

🙏 BIG THANKS to all those who helped plan another epic Staff Recognition Day!

THANK YOU 🙌 With your support, we met our match! Last week, we participated in Penn’s Match the Moment campaign, a dolla...
06/11/2025

THANK YOU 🙌 With your support, we met our match!

Last week, we participated in Penn’s Match the Moment campaign, a dollar-for-dollar match for Annual Fund gifts across the University. Thanks to an outpouring of support from friends, alumni, and parents, Penn has reached the $1.5 million match early. The Penn Museum will receive over $45,000 in matching funds from Match The Moment!

With shifts in federal funding, your support is more vital than ever.
Annual Fund gifts provide flexible resources that help us meet unexpected challenges, continue to grow our most popular initiatives, and strengthen the Museum for the future.

THERE'S STILL TIME TO GIVE! Our fiscal year ends on June 30. Help us build on the success of this year and the Match The Moment challenge by making your gift today: https://bit.ly/4jFCkg6

✨ Donors to Penn Museum Annual Fund of $100 or more are recognized in the Sphinx Circle and receive invitations to events that deepen their connection to the Museum.

The   is closing to the public at 2:30pm today, June 10, so that everyone who works at the Museum can celebrate our Staf...
06/10/2025

The is closing to the public at 2:30pm today, June 10, so that everyone who works at the Museum can celebrate our Staff Recognition Awards!

💙 We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow June 11 when we resume regular hours of 10 am-5 pm.

06/09/2025

Garden Jams is back 🎸 🎶 🎷

Get ready for another summer of low-key high-chill outdoor concerts Wednesdays in July (starting July 9). Unwind to world music in a historic urban oasis from 5-8pm.

FEATURED BANDS
July 10 🎷 West Philadelphia Orchestra
July 17 🎸 Vertical Current
July 24 🎤 Los Bomberos De La Calle
July 31 🎶 Malidelphia Performing Arts

Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a Garden Bar. While you’re in between sets cool off inside the Museum galleries—after-hours admission is included in your ticket. See you there!

Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3XcWB5h

06/06/2025

We are grateful to accept this beautiful hand-woven textile—the first example of Philippine Yakan weaving in the Penn Museum’s collection—and highlight the importance of preserving Indigenous cultural heritage. 💙

HAPPENING TOMORROW 🧘‍♂️ Pause. A Daytreat Experience at the  !On June 7, give yourself a little extra love and care with...
06/06/2025

HAPPENING TOMORROW 🧘‍♂️ Pause. A Daytreat Experience at the !

On June 7, give yourself a little extra love and care with a full day of energizing activities in the breathtaking galleries and gardens of the at "Pause. A Daytreat Experience."

Dr. Hava Rose teaches ways to prioritize yourself with guided journaling, hands-on workshops, a beautiful community, and more.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
🌱 Botanical Alchemy Dye Workshop with Carin
♦️ Tile Mosaic Workshop with Philadelphia Magic Gardens
💃 AfroDance Wellness with Rasaq Lawal
✨ Movement Offering with shanina dionna
☕️ Tea Blending Workshop with Aura Wellness Atelier
🧘‍♀️ Sound Bath Meditation with Gabbi Jane
📖 Guided Journaling with Dr. Hava Rose

Get your tickets: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/772/pause

See even more awesome things to do in this weekend: https://bit.ly/43OigCt

ODUNDE Festival, Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll, Center City District SIPS, The Wiz and more, June 2 to 8, 2025 ...

06/06/2025

The digitization of the archives is not just about preservation 🔓 it’s about unlocking knowledge for the future.

The Penn Museum is facing changes in funding from federal sources, making your philanthropy more impactful than ever. Support the digitization of our collections by donating to the Penn Museum Annual Fund. Your donation will provide critical operating dollars throughout the Museum, directly impacting our staff's ability to continue their work of conservation, research, and education.

Make your gift today: https://bit.ly/44WGnRI

✨ Donors to Penn Museum Annual Fund of $100 or more are recognized in the Sphinx Circle and receive invitations to events that deepen their connection to the Museum.

There's nothing like visiting the Penn Museum in person, but digitalization makes our collections available to anyone, a...
06/04/2025

There's nothing like visiting the Penn Museum in person, but digitalization makes our collections available to anyone, anywhere in the world. 💻 🌎

Hear from Jessica Milby, Manager of Digital Records, Archives, and Publications, in the PENN MUSEUM VOICES newest blog post "Why We Digitize: 24/7 Museum Access."

There's nothing like visiting the Penn Museum in person, but digitalization makes our collections available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

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