Open today 10 am – 5 pm
Tour group in the Asia Gallery.

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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 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
and first Wednesdays until 8:00 pm

A visitor examining an object.

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

  • CultureFest! Día de los Muertos

    October 26, don't miss this full-day festival of fun for the whole family.

    Performance at CultureFest! Día de los Muertos.
  • The Deep Dig

    The Science and Art of Conserving Egypt's Ancient Wonders: Enjoy a rare glimpse into the meticulous work of maintaining and restoring invaluable pieces of Egyptian history.

    Conservator working on an artifact.
  • A Sanctuary of Self-Care

    First Wednesdays, we're open late with wellness activities for all levels from local practitioners of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and more.

    A group doing yoga at the Museum.
  • Upcoming Events

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

    3 women in African garb, dancing
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A wedding at the museum.

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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.

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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.

The Barton Cylinder.

NYT: Barton Cylinder at the Penn Museum the oldest documentation of kissing

A Mesopotamian clay tablet housed in the Middle East Galleries at the Penn Museum sets the record straight about the history of kissing.