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University of Pennsylvania Museum

Location: 33rd & Spruce Sts, Philadelphia

Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Cost: Adults $5, Seniors, Students, Kids $2.50, Under 6 FREE

The University of Pennsylvania Museum in Philadelphia is dedicated to archaeology and anthropology. The museum located at this Ivy League university is among one of Philly's finest.

The whole family will love viewing the museum's collection of wonderful ancient artifacts like Egyptian mummies, Alaskan Eskimo totem poles, ornate Polynesian clothing, ancient Canaan weavings, and so much more.

Besides its extensive regular collection, the museum at the University of Pennsylvania plays host to many temporary exhibits so the museum is constantly changing.

Many of the museum's exhibits also travel around the country, delighting lovers of ancient anthropology from coast to coast.

Weekend gallery tours center on specific museum exhibits and collections and there are plenty of family and children's events offered as well including such events as beading workshops and other hands-on activities.

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