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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 been 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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09/24/2026
Don’t miss this early look at a 4,300-year-old architectural marvel that you’ll be able to enter in the reimagined Egypt Galleries: Life and Afterlife, opening December 12!
🤩 On Oct. 7, Dr. Jennifer Houser Wegner, curator of the new Egypt Galleries will guide through a virtual exploration of the Tomb Chapel of Kaipure.
During our first "Artifacts in Action" virtual lecture, we will examine the chapel in its archaeological and historical context, including its journey from ancient Egypt to the Penn Museum.
Excavated more than a century ago at Saqqara, an ancient cemetery site near modern Cairo, the chapel will be on view in its entirety for the first time in 30 years in the reimagined Egypt Galleries!
With the ability to deep zoom in and virtually explore the monument up close with an expert guide, you’ll gain a whole new way of experiencing artifacts, distinct from your view on the gallery floor!
Register today: https://bit.ly/4hJC2qL
09/23/2026
🍂 It's officially the start of fall, and we are glowing over golden afternoons in Warden Garden.
Step out in color, see it for yourself, and don't forget to tag us () in your turn-of-season snaps!
100 years in the making, the long-awaited Egypt Galleries: Life & Afterlife open in Philadelphia on Dec. 12. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/4q3C8w6
1,000 artifacts spanning 4,000 years explore both familiar and unsung stories of how the ancient Egyptians lived, worked, and worshipped from every day to eternity.
As you enter a 4,300-year-old tomb chapel, decode hieroglyphs, and marvel at the exquisite tools, jewelry, papyri, and the myriad materials they made and left behind, gain a richer understanding of the daily life and the afterlife practices of the ancient Egyptians throughout all levels of society—from farmers to pharaohs.
Don’t miss the opening celebration on 12/12! Members enjoy free and early access: https://bit.ly/4q3C8w6
09/21/2026
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with fun activities for the whole family. Includes access to the Native North America Gallery—FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
On October 10, join us for a free community day presented in collaboration with Philadelphia Historic District’s 52 Weeks of Firsts and Penn and Philly’s 250 Years of Shared History as part of year-round semiquincentennial programming.
Experience the vibrant cultures and enduring traditions of Indigenous communities rooted in Philadelphia. Explore Indigenous art, history, and contemporary perspectives through free programming for all ages, including artist-led talks, film, hands-on activities, and more.
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4gV3qAr
09/18/2026
🚨 Museum Hours Update
Our doors are closed every Monday, that includes September 21. We will also be closed to the public for a private event from September 22–23.
We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, September 24 during our regular hours 10am–5pm.
09/17/2026
📣 CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS!
We are joining more than 25 museums and historical sites in to offer FREE admission, exclusively for college students who sign up for Campus Philly's CollegeFest this weekend—Sep. 19-20: https://bit.ly/4d3hJlu
09/16/2026
NEXT WEEK 🌐 On Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6pm, archaeologist, economist, and professor Dr. Peter G. Gould, shares invaluable and practical tools from economics for navigating day-to-day financial and operational needs of heritage preservation amid economic, climate, and conflict-driven crises.
—FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!.
Join us for the Penn Cultural Heritage Center Lecture: Economics and the Future of Heritage.
Expanding on Gould's recent open-access book Essential Economics for Heritage, this talk is for students, professionals, and anyone interested in unpacking the complex relationships between governments, communities, and international agencies in context with cultural heritage management.
Free; Registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/454qh7j
📢 We are closing early today!
On Sep. 16, the will open with regular hours at 10:00 am and then close for a private staff event at 2:30 pm.
P.S. We're open online 24/7. Keep exploring the galleries from home with our free digital guide from Bloomberg Connects: https://bit.ly/48iRw0E
💃 Kicking off the beginning of , which celebrates the cultures and histories of Americans with ancestry from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain.
We’re spotlighting Día de los Mu***os or —the annual theme of our popular CultureFest! celebration.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, join us for our all-day festival, commemorating Indigenous Mexican beliefs and traditions with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. With roots in rituals dating back 3,000 years to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Día de los Mu***os is observed across Latin America and in Latino communities worldwide.
Pop in with the whole family — enjoy an altar competition, an artisan market, dance and music performances, + so much more! All included with Museum admission, book your tickets in advance: https://bit.ly/3U8Knem
Meet Lenape Holly Wilson Artist 🎨at our : Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 10—FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
Registration is encouraged: https://bit.ly/4gV3qAr
In collaboration with Historic Philadelphia's 52 Weeks of Firsts and Penn and Philly's 250 Years of Shared History as part of its year-round semiquincentennial programming.
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary year, multidisciplinary artist Holly Wilson, Delaware Nation Lenape and Descendent of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, was commissioned by the Penn Museum to transform its East Entrance lobby with a large-scale, mixed-media installation.
Hear from Holly about how this new site-specific artwork centers an Indigenous-led perspective, offering nuance and complexity to the nation’s evolving story.
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