Penn Museum

About Penn Museum

Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from around the globe, spanning millennia of human history. Its galleries feature objects from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean, including impressive statuary, intricate jewelry, and reconstructed architectural elements. Key highlights include the Sphinx of Ramesses II, one of the largest ancient Egyptian sphinxes outside of Egypt; artifacts from the Royal Tombs of Ur, showcasing Sumerian civilization; and expansive galleries dedicated to ancient Roman and Greek civilizations, as well as indigenous cultures of the Americas and Africa. The museum is a significant center for archaeological and anthropological research, with its collections continually growing through active fieldwork and excavations worldwide. Visitors can explore the origins of human civilization and diverse cultural traditions through its permanent exhibitions and rotating special displays. The museum's address is 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, and its official website is http://www.penn.museum/.

Location

3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Nearby attractions

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  Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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  National Constitution Center

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  Elfreth's Alley

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  Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

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  Love Park

  Love Park, officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza, is a prominent public park in Philadelphia renowned for its iconic 'LOVE' sculpture.

Nearby restaurants

• Barbuzzo

  Mediterranean · $$ · Center City

• Pat's King of Steaks

  Cheesesteaks · $$ · Queen Village

• Geno's Steaks

  Cheesesteaks · $ · Queen Village

• John's Roast Pork

  Sandwiches · $ · Queen Village

• Tommy DiNic's

  Sandwiches · $ · Center City

• Vetri Cucina

  Italian · $$$$ · Washington Square West