The story of humankind is at the heart of a visit to the Penn Museum, where you can take a remarkable journey through time and across continents. Founded in 1887, the internationally renowned Museum has conducted more than 400 research expeditions around the world, and collected nearly one million objects. Three gallery floors feature materials from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Central America, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia.

Housed in a grand Renaissance-style building with eclectic features, including Tiffany mosaics,vaulted ceilings, and a massive rotunda, the Penn Museum offers visitors elegant gardens, two shops, and a Museum cafe' featuring lunches, breakfasts and snacks..

CHANGING EXHIBITS FOR 2010

Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya
Opened April 5, 2009. Now through January 31, 2010

Righteous Dopefiend: Homelessness, Addition and Poverty in Urban America
Opened December 5, 2009. Now through May 2010.

The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia
Opened December 9, 2009. Now through May 2010.

What in the World
A Philagrafika 2010 “Out of Print” Installation
January 29 through April 11, 2010
 

HOURS

Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays, and major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day (July 4), and the Sundays before Memorial Day and Labor Day
 

PRICING

Adults: $10
Seniors (65 and older): $7
Children (6 to 17) and full-time students with ID: $6
Children 5 and younger, Penn Museum members, Penncard holders: free
 

TICKETS ON SALE AT THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 6TH AND MARKET STREETS

For more information on Independence Visitor Center ticket sales, 215-965-7676 or 800-537-7676.