The Commonwealth Lecture Program's mission is to make the resources of the Museum available throughout the public library system of the State of Pennsylvania. Anthropologists and archaeologists offer talks on a variety of subjects for library audiences, both children and adults. Libraries that sponsor an event must make it public and free of charge. Libraries are responsible for a $75 coordination fee for each lecture. Lectures that are sponsored by any other organization will be funded by that organization in full, e.g. the fee of the speaker and travel expenses. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funds the Outreach Lecture Program of the Penn Museum.

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Bring the Penn Museum right to your classroom with an interactive video conference! Supplement textbook study by examining the material culture of ancient as well as living people. Identify and describe the cultural aspects of specific groups, comparing and contrasting them to your students’ own experience.

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International Classroom is a innovative and creative program of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's Education Department. Our mission is to engage students while promoting intercultural understanding between residents of the Delaware Valley area and people from around the world.

Experience the Magic of Cultures from Around the World
International Classroom arranges for international residents, students and scholars living in the Delaware Valley to give presentations about their countries of origin and their cultures.

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Using a Loan Box is a great way to bring a little bit of the Museum right into the classroom. On a limited basis, we can create a Loan Box for your class that contains artifacts from one of the many cultural groups represented in our Museum galleries.

These Loan Boxes can be borrowed for up to one month by school districts and libraries within driving distance of the Penn Museum.

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Penn Museum's award-winning Museum on the Go educational program has been bringing ancient and traditional cultures into Philadelphia Schools for more than 25 years. Using artifacts from the collections of the Penn Museum, a hands-on "mini-museum" is created in the classroom by trained "Mobile Guides." Museum on the Go is an interactive program designed to provide enriching, hands-on experiences in small group settings.

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The Education Department at Penn Museum offers several opportunities for educators:  Teachers' Workshops, Professional Development Days, and Educators' Evenings.  All programs offer Act 48 or NJ Professional Development credits to educators.

• Teacher Workshops, typically held on Saturdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm, are interactive lecture and/or hands-on workshops designed by Museum staff and co-sponsors.

• Professional Development Days, typcially held during a school day, are tailored by principals or school districts to fulfill specific curriculum needs.  To schedule a Professional Development Day, contact Jane Nelson at:  (215) 898-4277 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Educator Evenings allow teachers the opportunity to network with fellow educators.  Educators browse Penn Museum's current exhibitions and learn how Penn Museum programming can supplement classroom curriculum.