Open today 10 am – 5 pm
A family in the Middle East Galleries.

Explore Our Shared Humanity

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

A display from Native American Voices.
On view

Native American Voices

Discover a living tapestry of Nations with distinct histories and unexpected identities, and leave preconceptions behind.

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 spring.

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
and first Wednesdays until 8:00 pm

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Members Get More

World adventure awaits all explorers at the Penn Museum, and members get a world of perks: Free year-round admission, special discounts, plus invitations to popular programs and exclusive events.

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Upcoming Events

  • The Deep Dig

    From the ancient Near East to modern Vodou, experts explore magical practices and spiritual traditions in Spells, Spirits, and Sacred Magic.

    Moon graphic.
  • Archaeology in Action

    May 7, Dr. Kimberly Max Brown highlights two local archaeological projects developed by Eternal Soldier in this virtual talk, Connecting Warriors Across Time through Archaeology.

    Fort Mifflin.
  • Adventure Mode Activated

    Discover the real-world roots of your favorite game in this Minecraft-inspired family tour and workshop.

    A sphinx made in Minecraft.
  • Plan Your Summer Adventure

    Registration is open for Penn Museum Anthropology Camp, June 23-August 15.

    A kid in a Penn Museum shirt at summer camp.
  • Upcoming Events

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

    3 women in African garb, dancing
Necklace 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.

One of the best museums I’ve ever been to! And some nice architecture as well!
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In the News

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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.

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Newsweek: Remarkable Ancient Shrines Discovered in Temple Burnt Down 2,600 Years Ago

Penn Museum's excavations in northern Iraq recently unearthed two previously unknown shrines within the Ninurta Temple, shedding new light on the history of ancient Assyria.