UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOG

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, located in Philadelphia, PA, is one of the world's great museums of archaeology and anthropology. The museum was founded in 1887 and has since collected over 1 million objects from all around the world. The museum's mission is to advance understanding of the world's cultural heritage through research, education, and exhibition.

The museum's collections include artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, as well as from the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits, which include mummies, pottery, jewelry, and weapons from ancient cultures.

The museum also offers educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. School groups and families can participate in hands-on activities that teach about archaeology and anthropology. The museum is also home to a research library with over 300,000 volumes and a conservation laboratory where visitors can observe the preservation of priceless artifacts.

In addition to its permanent collections, the museum also hosts special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have included "Native American Voices: The People - Here and Now," "Golden Mummies of Egypt," and "Maya 2012: Lords of Time."

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is a must-see destination for anyone interested in ancient cultures and the history of human civilization.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOG is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200003

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOG
1527 SPRUCE ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19102

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