PENN MUSEUM

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Penn Museum, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a world-renowned institution that is dedicated to the study and preservation of human history and culture. The museum was founded in 1887 and is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. It is home to a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of human civilization from ancient times to the present day.

The museum's collection includes over one million objects from all over the world, including artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East, as well as artifacts from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The museum's exhibits are organized thematically, with displays covering topics such as ancient art, religion, and daily life.

In addition to its exhibits, the Penn Museum is also home to a research department that conducts archaeological excavations and other research projects around the world. The museum's research has contributed significantly to our understanding of human history and culture.

The Penn Museum is open to the public and offers a range of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and archaeology.

PENN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200018

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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• telephone: 2158984000
• website: http://www.penn.museum

UNIVERSITY OF PA MUSEUM
3260 SOUTH ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19104

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