University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
World Adventure Awaits
From groundbreaking excavations to ongoing innovation: Our journey as an institution began with an excavation of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Nippur—the first American excavation in the Middle East and a groundbreaking undertaking in the history of archaeological research. Since that time, over 300 field excavations and anthropological research projects around the world have set us apart as an active research and educational institution.
Today, our mission is fulfilled by 22 curators, 5 teaching specialists, and over 150 affiliated consulting scholars.
Stewards of our remarkable history and humanity: Our vast and varied collection of archaeological finds and ethnographic objects is organized in eleven curatorial sections documenting the peoples of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. These holdings, as well as the Museum Archives of excavation and research projects, are used by researchers and borrowing institutions worldwide. And our curators and interpretive planners draw on these rich resources to provide compelling context to our galleries, where visitors can travel the globe in a day.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the museum's Our Story page.
In The News
- Penn Museum finds more human remains from MOVE bombing, Philly Voice, November 14, 2024.
- Penn Museum set to incorporate 'monumental architecture' to its Egypt and Nubia galleries, KYW, September 11, 2023.
- Penn Museum researchers discover ancient restaurant, tavern in Iraq, KYW, February 7, 2023.
- The Penn Museum’s New Galleries Reckon With Colonialism. Plus: Air Conditioning., Philadelphia Magazine, November 18, 2019.
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