This world-renowned museum features three gallery floors with materials from ancient Egypt, the Bible Lands, Africa, Asia, Polynesia, the Mediterranean world and the Americas. Guests also can visit shops, gardens, and a cafe. Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays, holidays and summer Sundays. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for children under 6 and Museum members. Sign up TODAY for Penn Museum's free e-newsletter:http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/signup.shtml
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Events:
Eco Del Sur
Eco Del Sur is a musical ensemble which consists of artists from Chile, Columbia and Ecuador. They have united to explore and perform ancient and contemporary music from Latin America.
Category: , 10:30:00, 2007-08-08 10:30:00
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Members of the multi-talented Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble will give a high stepping, electrifying performance, featuring sensational movement, music and stilt walking.
Category: , 10:30:00, 2007-08-15 10:30:00
Global Tastes
Explore the rich diversity of ethnic cuisines that are changing Philadelphia's global palate.
Category: , 18:00:00, 2007-11-13 18:00:00
Rewriting the Tale of Ur's Sacrificial Dead
This talk focuses on some of the cruel practices that recent technology has revealed took place during the time of Ur.
Category: , 18:00:00, 2007-11-29 18:00:00
First Saturday Tour: Divinity on the Nile
Leslie Ann Warden will be the tour guide.
Category: , 11:30:00, 2007-12-01 11:30:00
Peace Around the World
This annual holiday program allows visitors to explore different sections of the museum and learn about holiday traditions around the world. There will be holiday crafts, live music, games and more.
Category: , 13:30:00, 2007-12-02 13:30:00
Mesoamerican Civilizations
The featured speaker will be Dr. Dvaid Carrasco, Neil L. Rudenstine Professor of the Study of Latin America.
Category: , 16:30:00, 2007-12-05 16:30:00
Family Workshop: Chinese Paper Cutting
Families can learn about the ancient art of paper cutting and try their hands at creating flowers, animals and ornaments.
Category: , 10:00:00, 2007-12-08 10:00:00
Chinese New Year Celebration
The museum will be hosting a day of Chinese music and dance performances, storytelling, crafts, martial arts demonstrations and more. The event concludes with the popular Lion Dance parade.
Category: , 11:00:00, 2008-01-26 11:00:00