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Admission from $23. Open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm.
Penn Museum displays carved stone monuments and museum exhibits in galleries spanning 10,000 years of human history across cultures worldwide. Visitors explore the Mexico and Central America Gallery, ancient Egypt artifacts including century-old watercolor paintings never before shown in the U.S., and galleries devoted to the Middle East and Native American communities. The museum operates a café serving sandwiches, salads, hot entrées, and snacks, plus a shop offering jewelry, toys, books, and apparel. The venue hosts family festivals, virtual lecture series called Artifacts in Action, and wellness programs on select evenings. Library card holders in good standing receive complimentary admission for two adults and household children under 18 through the Community Library Pass. Active military and their families receive free admission during the summer season. The museum sits on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia and charges admission; tickets sell online at penn.museum.
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Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
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3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 6 – Nov 30Season
Guided tours exploring monsters, myths, and legends run on select dates in October and November from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET. Families discover stories and artifacts connected to these themes.
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“Select Dates in Oct. - Nov. 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET”
Nov 3Event
Adventure Mode Activated — Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Deep Dig logo over a background of puzzle pieces.
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“Tuesday, Nov. 3”
Dec 5Event
Teen Workshop — Saturday, Dec. 5. A sign in the Warden Garden for the Visionaries Preview.
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“Saturday, Dec. 5”
Free admission for active military and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
“The Penn Museum is a proud participant in Blue Star Museums, offering free admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day for active military and their families.”
Library card holders in good standing can visit the Penn Museum with the Community Library Pass, which provides complimentary admission for 2 adults and any household children under the age of 18.
“Library card holders in good standing can visit the Penn Museum with the Community Library Pass, which provides complimentary admission for 2 adults and any household children under the age of 18.”
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