As an integral part of the Pennsylvanian University, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology attracts viewers, owing to its varied educational programs, collections, exhibitions, research and other activities related to the global cultural heritage. Located in the University City in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology boasts of its long and rich historical past of 120 years.
Mission
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania aims to enhance moral and scientific integrity through superior research activities in various areas. One of the main responsibilities of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is to keep records of important collections and sites as well as preserve them carefully, in the best possible way, for public viewing. On the whole, the Museum serves the community of the University of Pennsylvania through mutual, varied and encouraging activities.
The exhibits
Among one million collections of the University of
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Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, most of them were obtained through archaeological excavations. The museum comprises three galleries, featuring displays from Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Asia, Mesoamerica, ancient Mediterranean World and the Bible Lands. Besides, different works of art belonging to the ingenious people of Polynesia, Americas and Africa also attract huge crowds, who are fond of antique objects.
Other tourist information about Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- The Penn Museum in Philadelphia is open for public viewing from 10 am in the morning till 4.30 pm in the afternoon. However on Sundays, the visiting hours are from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and all public holidays.
- Entrance fee per adult is $8 and per child, students and aged citizens more than 62 years is $5. However, admission to the Penn Museum is complimentary for children below 6 years of age, members of the museum and PENN card holders.
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