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A family in the Mexico and Central America Gallery.

Explore Our Shared Humanity

A million world wonders. 10,000 years of history. An ongoing exploration of the human experience.

Photo of the new gallery.
NOW ON VIEW

Native North America Gallery

Developed in partnership with eight Indigenous consulting curators, this new gallery explores the political, religious, linguistic, and artistic self-determination of Native peoples across the United States.

Included with admission

The Ram in the Thicket statue.

What's On View

Connect with vibrant cultures of the world, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today.

The Main Entrance during fall.

Plan Your Visit

The Penn Museum is open to all.
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19014
Open Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mockup of the new Lower Egypt Galleries.

Join now for the journey of a lifetime

Be among the first to experience the new Egypt Galleries: Life & Afterlife, opening December 12. Members enjoy free admission year-round, invitations to Member Mornings, free virtual subscription to Artifact in Action lectures, and more.

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Upcoming Events

  • Ancient Alcohol After Hours

    Oct. 23, join two James Beard Award-winning authors for a talk-and-tasting event tracing agave’s journey from ancient use to modern mezcal.

    Ancient Alcohol After Hours graphic.
  • CultureFest! Día de los Muertos

    October 24, don't miss this full-day festival of fun for the whole family.

    Performance at CultureFest! Día de los Muertos.
  • Upcoming Events

    Connect with science, culture, history, and more during one of these upcoming programs.

    3 women in African garb, dancing.
Athena statue available in the shop.

From exquisite jewelry and decor to toys, books, and apparel, find world treasures to inspire and delight at the Penn Museum Shop. Members save 15% on all purchases everyday.

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A wedding at the museum.

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Celebrate with Us

Our beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus is one of Philadelphia’s premier venues for weddings, celebrations, corporate, and philanthropic events.

Hands down, the best museum in all of Philadelphia. Really... Worth a visit. Worth a membership. Worth a trip to their gift shop.
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In the News

Expedition Magazine cover.

Member Perk

Expedition magazine

An exclusive magazine for Penn Museum Members to dig into the latest archaeological research, amazing artifacts, world culture, and Penn Museum news.

Penn Museum archival photo.

AP: Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a museum archive

Photographs rediscovered in the Penn Museum Archives reveal scenes from daily life in 1930s northern Iraq, preserving a community’s history nearly erased by ISIS destruction and exile.