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Ancient Food & Flavor

Unwrap prehistoric leftovers and learn what ancient communities were growing, eating, and drinking.

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

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Upcoming Events

  • The Deep Dig

    Join Dr. Simon Martin for Ancient Maya and the Cosmos—an immersive 4-week virtual class through the mystical realms of Maya cosmology.

    Maya polychrome vase.
  • Ancient Alcohol After Hours

    April 10, join us for an unconventional (and boozy) journey back in time to explore Philly's winemaking roots.

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  • Archaeology in Action

    April 3, Dr. Simon Martin illuminates the enigmatic trajectory of the Maya civilization through the latest archaeological findings and continuing study of hieroglyphic writing.

    A Mayan ruin.
  • Plan Your Summer Adventure

    Register now for Penn Museum Anthropology Camp, June 24-August 16.

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

Archaeologist C. Brian Rose at Gordion.

Penn Museum archaeological site added to UNESCO World Heritage List

"Gordion is one of the most important and the longest-running of the Penn Museum's archaeological sites, and we are so grateful to our partners in Türkiye for the opportunity to work there," says Dr. Christopher Woods, Williams Director. "UNESCO inscription is a wonderful acknowledgement of the site's major significance and the incredible work our researchers and Turkish partners have done there for more than seven decades." Read the full story at Penn Today.