I think the price is a little steep considering that the PMA charges similarly and is much larger, especially when a major exhibit wing is closed. I will want to return when the Egyptian section is reopened. This building is gorgeous and the collection is impressive. I think it would be neat to have more information about how the collection grew and how the space was built for it. I really appreciated the interactive pieces, like the light up maps and the illuminated steles. Worth the stop. read more

I initially visited in 2017, when there was a fantastic exhibit about magic in the ancient world. I loved seeing all the curse tablets, and I missed seeing them in my 2025 visit. It was really fascinating to see what had been redone and expanded on. The indigenous America exhibit was fantastic, and it was very clear that Penn took the time to collaborate and show respect. I was a little bummed because it seems like the Ancient Greek exhibit has not changed at all. It's still in that little room. I hope when they finish up what they're doing with Ancient Egypt, they give that area a little thought and care. read more

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Beautiful museum but so many exhibits were closed and it was harder to enjoy. Loved the Assyrian exhibit read more

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I came here years ago for a Yelp event that was super fun. My wife has been back several times with our young learners. Last weekend for the Lunar New Year cultural festival I was lucky enough to be able to come along. All of the regular exhibits were still up for viewing along with the best place in Philadelphia to see mummies! Also a massive sphinx and many other ancient wonders. I lived in Rome for a year and it's always great to see artifacts from the Roman Empire. Love all the different events they host here. read more

If you are like me and love Egyptian artifacts you will love it here. This museum has one million artifacts in its collection per our tour guide; they are currently displaying one percent of them and are only adding to their contemporary Native American art collection. I love the Philadelphia Art Musuem however after my first and only visit to the Penn Musuem last Saturday I must say I love this museum even more as there is a much higher percentage chance of not getting lost in this museum and it was not overflowing with people with their art and artifacts being spaced out generously. Very picturesque part of town as well. Enjoy your visit, I cannot wait to return and will upload some of my favorite photos on next visit. As always people SYOY!!! read more

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Student and faculty with PennCards have to enter on the east side by the garage. It's a bit hidden and honestly not the best entrance. I wish we could go in through the same main entrance as everyone else. It feels a little like being pushed to the side, and I wasn't a big fan of that. I really enjoy the exhibits, although a lot of them tend to be closed at any given time. The library inside is great, though. Very quiet, very peaceful, and a nice spot to sit for a moment. I did take off one star because the layout can be confusing, especially when you enter through the PennCard side. It's not the easiest place to navigate. The staff is very nice. They have high school students teaching about some of the artifacts, which is a great opportunity for them and honestly very charming. I even asked someone about provenance for a few pieces and they gave a thoughtful answer, which was reassuring. I love the big turret area of the museum. The lighting there is beautiful. The mummies are cool, the sphinx is cool, and the architecture in general is worth seeing. They also host fun cultural events, like Día de los Muertos, which was lively and great for families. I love seeing cultural celebrations brought to life. Overall, a lovely place to spend a few hours, even with its quirks. read more

Beautiful building filled with so much culture and history. Would totally recommend to all history lovers!

The Penn Museum is a museum of archaeology and anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania, and my friend and I visited it for the first time this past weekend when were in Philly for a short visit. The museum definitely has some dated signs but overall is a really impressive museum with three floors of gallery space featuring artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean World, Egypt, the Near East, Mesopotamia, East Asia, the Americas, and Africa. We saw some really stunning, interesting, and beautiful artifacts. The building is also beautiful, especially the Rotunda, which was completed in 1915. This museum is easily accessible via public transport from Center City, and it's worth a visit if you're interested in archaeology or anthropology. It's an impressive museum! read more

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In honor of spooky season, I'm going to drop a long overdue review on Philadelphia's best place to see mummies! But whether you're looking for Egyptian artifacts, pieces from the Roman empire, early African culture, Asian deities, Native American treasures, and then some; the Penn Museum is your anthropological haven I first came across the haven and became aware of what it housed when Yelp Philly held one of its grand events inside around a decade ago and meant to explore it even further. But with West Philly more often being off the beaten path away from me, and with it being a great distance away from those other great Philly museums, visiting it is something that has often slipped my mind compared to the others. But when a friend and I had a Saturday to catch up before going to a show at World Cafe Live it was the first place that crossed our mind. And even though we gave ourselves three hours to explore before it closed we barely even scratched the surface! We crossed through as many continents and civilizations that are represented within the great hollowed halls as we could. But the Penn Museum is definitely one of those awe-inspiring foundations that will have you trying to read every placard of knowledge while staring in awe at every statue and artifact that you come across. Honestly, the only reason I'm giving here a four instead of a five is because, compared to the other iconic Philly museums out there, I barely even scratched the surface of exploration. Since this one happens to be the one most likely has me ready to channel my inner Indiana Jones, doing so could be as much of a blessing as a curse. But I'm also here for the challenge and ready for more! read more

Impressive archaeological collection spanning the globe and thousands of years of history. We visited the Penn Museum on a Sunday afternoon and encountered roughly 30 patrons throughout our visit. The collection consists of artifacts from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North and Central America. We spent about an hour here and ran out of time to view the exhibits on the top floor. The exhibits are well-spaced and provide an adequate amount of information about the theme tying each display together. The artifacts themselves are labeled with their identity and origin. There were a plethora of neat pieces, and I want to return to this museum at some point to finish exploring the collection. Overall, I would highly recommend the Penn Museum to persons interested in archaeology and world history. read more

This is a very interesting museum. It's located on Penn's campus and while it's small, it has a very nice variety of collections. We particularly enjoyed the Greek World section and the collection of ancient coins were fascinating. They're undergoing a renovation so some areas like the Asian section are limited, but it's still a very nice museum overall. Give yourself 2-3 hours to explore the whole museum and don't miss the Ancient Food and Flavor exhibit in the basement as it's definitely a highlight! read more

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(To show how much Yelping means to me, our visit here was back in January...of 2021 and I'm just getting around to thinking about this now. Obviously I forget way more than I remember. Yes, I took a bunch of pictures and no, I don't care enough to repost them so that they'll attach to whatever I'm about to write.) What do I remember: Back at the time, parking here was a mess. Construction everywhere around the museum and CHOP which made for a very interesting experience trying to find the lot let alone get inside the structure. Construction guys are not known for the customer service or their want to move out of the way, but anyway. It was a weekend and the entrance had a bit of line to get inside and I guess with pandemic protocols had about ten people waiting outside until it was "your turn" to come up to pay/get your map. Having some kind of map here is best because the layout is all over the place. If you've got all day and don't mind meandering then I guess it doesn't matter but at the time some of the signage was poor and plenty of people, us included, were at times trying to find a particular area only to feel like you're walking in circles. For us the winners were everything on the Upper Level (Asia - Egypt - Italy - Greece). I particularly enjoyed looking at the collection of Roman coins. Amazing that as many of them have managed to survive thousands of years and actually look as good as they do. Where as other exhibits like the Mexico and North America personally, I didn't really came much about. Nice and all but they pale in comparison to things from Egypt, Africa or a room with a bunch of Bodhisattvas. One thing that still sticks out that I hated. On the ticketing page of their website it lists a few possible discounts. www.penn.museum/tickets/#special Seeing as I have two teens and it was a Sunday I was pretty sure the discount for teens 13-19 would be applicable. Nay-Nay on that one. The person I dealt with said she had no idea what I was talking about and that if I wanted to pursue this further, I should wait until I get home, call and ask for some type of manager of admissions who would be in the next day on Monday. Obviously I didn't do that even though it would have saved me $26. It shouldn't be this hard or you should ask someone if you don't know. Whatever. We visited Penn for about six hours and still left things on the table that we never got to or only glanced at. In the future I would love to come back when it's not January and see the courtyards outside, the museum store and more of the Main Level since the bulk of our time was spent enamored with the Upper Level. Truly an amazing place with so many different pieces all very close to home. A+ read more

I came to the Penn Museum for their Nov mind and mood recharge event. The event was wonderful. The yoga class was great - the instructor had been practicing yoga for decades and was also a Penn Prof!! and all the other offerings that night were great too - I spent some time in the sound mediation room after yoga ended. What a relaxing time. Def want to go to next month's event. Also want to go back to see the parts of the museum I did not get to that night. What a cool building!! Also I see you can get in free w teacher id - Score!! They also offer Act 48 credits for those of us who need to earn those to keep our license. Penn Museum is a wonderful place and I will be back!! read more

Full of ancient culture. I'm so glad we visited. The museum was beautiful. I highly recommend visiting if you're into history! read more

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Came back and it's all so shiny! The garage is all cleaned up and well labeled, though still very low clearance. I was able to leave through a side entrance and be just across the street from the well labeled entry, but it was locked by the afternoon so I had to walk the long way round to get back to the car. Otherwise, the museum is mostly all open and very impressive. This is not a museum for kids and I'd recommend choosing 3-4 areas to really absorb everything into in a session and come back another day for the rest. They have lots of different free tours and I was there right on time for the Middle East one. The guide was obviously very knowledgeable about the era but would have liked more story telling than always asking us what we were seeing. The current What We Wear exhibit is almost over but worth some time to check out. The Marion Anderson dress alone is worth the history and showcase it has. The different eras and continents are well chosen and I really enjoyed the descriptions of the different costumes and uses. Every other section is just bursting with artifacts and mostly ancient historical context. An excellent way to compare and contrast civilization through the centuries and how we know what we know about eachother. One caution- the cafe closes at 1 on Saturdays! I chose to check out the 1pm artifact exploration mini lesson hoping to get lunch after and was disappointed and had to settle for vending machine food. It looked like it was well stocked with options though. Definitely would plan a return again and again not just for the new exhibits and events but also to absorb deeper into all the different eras and parts of the world. The museum itself is a fascinating mesh of architecture styles and eras as it built around itself and worth a story on its own. read more

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Had some nice exhibits, a lot under construction. Not handicap friendly, nice campus.

We booked online, while on the train. This is a gorgeous space. Unfortunately, the artifacts hall is only open on the weekend. I was NOT happy, because I like mummies. But there was one in the Egyptian exhibit, so... The Etruscan, Greek, and Roman exhibits are carefully curated and VERY interesting. They have a coin collection that surpasses any other that I have seen. The commentary on the exhibits are thorough and scholarly. I learned several things that I hadn't known, such as the fact that embalmers/mummifiers started slacking, in some cases breaking the neck to remove the brain, and in others, not even removing the brain at all! Shocking. They also had some examples of mummified animals. I knew that cats were frequently mummified. I didn't know they were commercially bred and then killed :( There was also a mummified ibis, now extinct in Egypt. Thousands were mummified. Also Apis bulls and alligators. The "Stories We Wear" exhibit was small, but interesting. read more

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Well organized, expansive museum that's not as overwhelming as a place like the MET or AMNH (which I do adore). Sections on Israel, Rome, Greece, Etruria, the Middle East, and more. Their Egyptian and Asian section is spectacular, and is housed in a beautiful rotunda. They also have wonderful Native American/First Nation people/Central American peoples exhibits with easy to use, fun interactive kiosks so you can learn more about the artists or artifacts that interest you. They also have a well done small African section. I spent about three hours here, including a leisurely lunch at the cafe, which includes basic sandwiches, snacks, and drinks--and isn't as expensive as other museum cafes--assuming because it's a campus museum. You could spend more time if you read every single thing, but I focused more on specific things that interested me. I did this along with the mutter museum. It's about a mile walk between the two. Mutter takes about 1-1 1/2 hours. I finished up around 2 after starting at 10 AM. read more

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This August,I spent a very enriching day studying the Penn Museum's copious collection of ancient artifacts. At this Archaelogical and Anthropological Museum,I saw a fascinating collection of artifacts from Ancient Chinese Civilizations starting with an earthenware jar with some paint on it from the Maiiyo Culture(Neolithic Period,2500BCE).I then studied its huge collection of ceramic,bronze,and jade creations produced,during the very early Shang Dynasty.I segued to study artifacts from the different ancient Chinese Dynasties related to Buddhism produced by the following dynasties;The Han("Mortuary House,Ceramic with glaze, 200-220 BCE""),Jin,Yuan("Buddha,employed dry lacquer,271 AD0,Northern Qi("Pratyra Buddha",limestone,550-577 AQ),Tang("Guanyin"),and Northern Wei.I also saw glazed ceramic works depicting camels and horses produced during the Tang Dynasty. Most fascinating of all were the "Taizong Horse Reliefs produced during the Tang Dynasty. At the Penn Museum,I also saw captivating archaelogical discoveries from Ur(present day Iraq),Bet Shaen,and Memphis(Egypt).My studies of Chinese History at Roosevelt University(Chicago) in the middle 1960's helped me understand the Chinese Section of this comprehensive museum better than most people. read more

Penn Museum is situated in the heart of the University and the Penn Medical campus. The museum is going through various renovations, so certain sections were closed off. It took us under two hours to cover the whole museum. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt, the Romans, Asian exhibits and more modern exhibits from other parts of the world. I've always been fascinated by mummies and the history of ancient Egypt, so I really enjoyed this portion of the exhibits. They offer tours, but we self guided our way through the museum. Penn employees can enter free with their Penn ID. read more

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Small but incredibly interesting. The Egyptian section has some very rare and interesting pieces. The library is a hidden gem. In the recent, sill ongoing, renovation a very nice part of the exposition has been devoted to Native populations. read more

When you visit the museum, please take advantage of the guided tour which is offered for free. Today there's one for Asian collection. It didn't cover each artifacts but very informative. read more

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had a few hours to kill before plans later, so I spent part of the day at the Penn Museum. the museum is a lot bigger than I thought..covering archaeological and anthropological exhibits and displays from across the globe--Africa to the Americas to Asia (+ Babylonia)...sadly the Egyptian section was under renovation (and that's the one i wanted to see). there's a lot to see and learn. the museum is multi-floored with a numerous curated sections dedicated to different geographic areas, historical periods, cultural themes, etc. there's a small cafe if you need a bite or drink and a small gift shop. honestly you could spend hours here BUT the museum feels more geared to kids and education imo, not that anything is wrong with that! i will probably come back here when the Egyptian exhibit is open again but i don't think i would re-tour the rest of the museum as that wb a bit tedious. anyway, the museum is on the outskirts of U of Penn campus and the museum is a worthwhile visit if you're a museum nerd or just looking to see some cool stuff on display. read more

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We finally got to visit the Penn Museum. So much to see and do. The halls of the Penn Museum have several galleries: Egypt, Middle East, Mexico & Central America, Asia, Greece, Etruscan and Native American As well. The exhibits were excellent, I loved being able to read all the information. You can literally be there for 5 hours and still not get to see it all. The artifacts displayed are top notch and they obviously tell the story of these great civilizations. I know I will definitely be back because I did not get to see it all. If you are in Philadelphia and you have several hours, I highly recommend a visit to this museum. read more

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The Penn Museum is a world class museum. Their Ancient Egypt collection, which includes the largest Sphinx in the Western Hemisphere and one of the largest outside Egypt, a permanent exhibit on mummification, which includes a wrapped mummy, exposed mummified remains, cat mummies, etc., and very well preserved statues from the reigns of Egypt's most famous Pharoahs, is the biggest draw. However, they also have a fantastic collection of sub-Saharan African artifacts and of mid-Atlantic Native American materials, and their East Asian collection includes some real gems. On my recent visit, I spent much of my time in their featured main-floor exhibit on ancient Mesopotamia/the Ancient Near East. I studied these cultures to some degree as a college student and try to visit exhibits on them whenever I can, and this might've been the best exhibit I've seen of more than a dozen. It has incredible unique items like a pretty well preserved early Babylonian copy of Gilgamesh, and some of the best written narration as you walk through the exhibit as I've seen. It manages to provide enough information and insight that I'd recommend it to subject matter experts while also making the exhibit accessible to everyone else who's like to spend a couple of hours casually learning. It's a very well done museum that I'd recommend to just about anyone. read more

Super cool museum filled with so many artifacts from around the world!! It was a bit overwhelming but either way was so cool to see so much all in one place!! If you're into history this is your spot!!! read more

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First impression: From the second you walk through the gates, Penn Museum is an otherworldly experience! The beautiful tranquility of the Koi pond is now dwarfed by the steely new Penn Pavilion tower. Just like the renovated museum interior, it's a beautiful juxtaposition of classical and modern architectural influences. Exhibit-wise, I particularly enjoyed the Ancient Egypt / Ancient Rome wings. I crawled through at a snail's pace, but I'd love to come back for a second look soon. read more

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This place is my favorite museum, particularly the the Middle Eastern collection. Lots of interesting pottery and other artifacts from all over the world, which helps to connect you to the people of the past. I find something new and interesting here every time I visit. read more

I came here because it was listed in a book called "100 Things to do in Philadelphia Before you Die". To say the least I was not disappointed. Probably outside of Cairo and Turin, Italy, they might have the best Egyptian artifacts, some 4,400 years old that are in amazing condition. Sometimes I don't like it when we take ancient materials from other countries but they are doing an unbelievable job of maintaining the condition of these items with state of the art environmental equipment. Another highlight is they have 20-30 ancient Chinese items from various dynasties. The highlight were the Fu Lions and the various Buddha statues. I highly recommend visiting the Penn Museum, especially if you like mummies, and it is only $15 for adults. read more

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The bastion of archaeology across the world since 1800s. Not exactly the louvre in breadth, but certainly representative of most major regions of the globe and lots of artifacts from decades of extradition. THE BUILDING Perhaps the most fascinating parts of this museum are its architecture. The grand entries, the ornate exterior masonry brickwork, the metal gates, the massive domed circular rotunda and hall, and the delicious grand staircase! THE ARTIFACTS My fave was easily the 9000-ton sphinx, now sitting proudly atop the dais just past the main entry ticket booths. WOW, that thing came across the Atlantic on a ship! Remembering my studies of ancient Mesopotamia and of the cities and towns that became the building blocks for civilization and city life, this was a very pleasant journey through history. Pottery fragments, full pieces, jewelry set against silhouettes of bodies depicting how they would have been worn, So much of what we can know about these civilizations comes from how they treated and preserved their dead. What a fun trip! read more

If you're into human history or digging up old stuff, you've hit the jackpot. There's a ton of old stuff to see: Egyptian sarcophagi, tattered paintings, shiny jewelry. Honestly, considering the exhibitions held here, admission prices (see the web site) are a steal. Remember, no flash photography. The signs didn't say it at the time (and still may not) but you should know better. Flash photography kills kittens, and damages art. (To be honest, I think camera flash only damages my eyes.) The cafeteria's pricey - think ballpark concession stand prices - but actually good quality. I still have museum dreams about that lunch. read more

I didn't give myself enough time! I went here around 3pm today (Sunday) and they close at 5pm. I explored the Maya and the Africa exhibit. I did briefly run to the 3rd floor of which I saw a small portion of the Greek exhibit, but this is not a two hour stop. Well for me it's not. I like to read each description listed by each item in the different collections. So I was rushing in hopes of covering as much as the museum as possible. The staff approached me on the exhibit floors and ask if I had any questions. I thought that was nice, I also like the suggestion boxes. After seeing some of the pictures on yelp I believe I would like to try the cafe next time. I can't wait to visit this museum again. I also like that they have ample parking. Another note, they also have student discounts, tours, and gift shops. read more

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My sentiments mirror those of the previous reviewers. This museum is really a hidden jewel. It's amazing more people don't know about this museum. It's especially great because it's so darn cheap! You'll pay more for parking than you will for admission. I don't know why the city doesn't give this wonderful museum more attention. My husband and I decided on a whim we needed some alone time and only had a few hours to do something. We searched the web for museums in Philly and wanted to see something we had never been to before. I'm so glad we ended up here. Exhibits include an impressive mummy collection, Roman & Etruscan wing, and North and Meso American Indian wing, as well as smaller exhibits including Africa, the Maori and Polynesia, the Middle East, Asia, and everything in between. Be warned that parking is a bit of a hassle. We had to park in Children's Hospital 3 blocks away and wind our way through the serpentine hospital to get to the museum. Stop at the hospital info desk for directions. read more

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I went to the Penn Museum yesterday on a behind-the-scenes tour. I've only been here a couple of times before, and both times were because events were held here, not for the exhibits themselves. The Penn Museum has a LOT to offer, and it's a shame not that many people are taking advantage of it. There are world-class scholars working here, with some of the most prized artifacts, knowledge, and even technology. The Egyptian and Roman/Greek/Etruscan exhibits are crowd favorites, but take the time to roam through others too. Right now they have the Righteous Dopefiend exhibit on the heroin-addicted homeless in SF, as well as the Goodlands exhibit, a collection of photographs taken by children in a "bad" neighborhood in N. Philly (with adorable captions like "my neighbor" and "nice man"). Both are amazing and really makes you think. Free for Penncard holders... you already paid for it with your tuition money, might as well go check it out. It's BEAUTIFUL. Also, they have events all the time, including Harry Potter Day :) read more

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So anyone in the greater Phila area who took a Spanish class is likely to have taken a field trip here. Thus, my first visit in the 90s. I visited again when I worked at Penn in my 20s and had Penn Pass perks. But since, I hadn't been for a long while. So when my library offered up FREE admission with their museum passes, I was all over it. Overall, the permanent displays are beautiful and look recently updated. One exception was the first room for the Egyptian collection; the "blue curtain room" (much like the red curtain room in "Twin Peaks"). It is a beautiful space, architecturally, and the magnificent pieces in there are well complemented by the structure of the room, but the weird blue curtains that look like the backdrop of an eternal political debate are just not cutting it. There are so many contemporary options that would be so much more appropriate to honor these spiritual relics. Also, the blue just absorbs light, whereas white background, either as didactic walls, or some kind of tapestry panel (printed with relevant scenes or text) would do so much more to allow these pieces to stand out, and elevate them. Just my two cents. Otherwise, with the exception of the "blue curtain room," the designing of the galleries was spot on. Penn has a crapton of antiquity. They were well connected in the age of tomb raiding, and claimed a lot. While I freak out at the spiritual disruption that I believe occurs when sacred objects are removed from their rightful resting spots, I appreciate being able to see and learn firsthand, from a remote distance. That said, I remember criticizing the British Museum (London) for their ridiculous collection of ancient artifacts, which went on so much and so long (with duplicates of almost every vessel any household could have contained), it got inane, and worse, actively boring. I thought, "these REALLY old, cool things should be exciting!" I was sad that BM was having a pissing contest with the world, rather than set up a donation to a lesser-privileged museum, somewhere far away. Give 'em five pieces, and let more of the world look at this stuff! I am sure they will more than appreciate it, and seriously, your visitors will care less, actually they'll be grateful if it saves 5 more steps along this huge glass display case. So like BM, PM, they're kind of hoarders. They have a sick collection of EVERYTHING ancient. Worth a long look, yes, but can they spare some treasure for the deserving people in another place who can't make it here? Hells yes. For example, the Roman section had these miniature animals. (I'm sorry but even with my kid in a harness, I was dragged all over, and barely had time to snap an in-focus photo. So I didn't read any didactics and can't tell you the DL on these, but they were cool mini animals.) So there were fantastic mini animals, but heaps of them, including literally a PILE of them at the bottom of the display. It was a cute pile, but a PILE, come on, these should be individually mounted. Just give some to worthy institutions elsewhere. Help elsewheres set up worthy institutions. Penn Museum with kids: It works! I had my 19-month-old with me. We were greeted with a smile. A guard held the door for my stroller. Admissions happily took my library museum pass, and after encountering plenty of other visitors there, we never got a dirty look, nor a raised eyebrow. I did have to constantly engage my son by asking questions, pointing out the many animals in all the symbolism, and allow him to touch anything that was touchable (e.g. the audio equipment, elevator buttons, and push the stroller). Thankfully, there was one interactive panel with Braille cuneiform and an Obsidian stone. He LOVED that! Overall the staff was welcoming and helpful. It worked for my son (over an hour, entertained), and the collection is exceptional! (Just please trash those blue curtains.) This is a great spot to hit on a touring list, and if you're local but haven't yet visited, get on down! You have a local library with a free pass. No excuses! read more

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The Penn Museum is located near the University of Pennsylvania. The museum offers so much. I recommend coming here.

Free to penn faculty, this museum is a great rainy day option for kids. It's clean and well organized with spacious classical exhibits. It does not compare to larger Philly museums such as the Franklin Institute but is not often crowded...which is obviously a huge perk when you have young kids! Parking is in the penn museum garage which is empty on weekends but used for Penn Hospital employees on weekdays so it can be very full. read more

Amazing museum and valuable collections! Very safe to visit during COVID-19 Cafe inside and parking just. Ext to the museum Also public transportation read more

Everything in Penn Museum will absolutely give you the chills. From the beautiful architect of the museum itself, to the INSANE artifacts they have in there. You will not believe it until you see it! It is super cost friendly and it is a blast for all ages. Will go back ASAP read more

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For $10 per student (free for Penn students), Penn Museum is really quite an amazing find with a world of historical artifacts, mummies to unravel, civilization to unearth and knowledge to be enriched. The one downside is that when we came here on a blistering hot summer day, either the AC wasn't working or only one exhibit had AC, but we had to literally sprint between sauna-like halls and skip the learning because it was simply unbearable. To the museum's credit, they offered free water. Of the exhibits, we really enjoyed Asian gallery and was glad to have joined in on a tour guide that described some of the artifacts and their historical significance. I thought the egyptian section was also quite educational and certainly don't forget to go to the basement of the museum, where you will find the hidden sphinx (not sure if it was done intentionally, but we almost missed it had it not been for the wife who noticed the sign in the gift shop). Since we were on a time-crunch, we couldn't fully analyze all of the displays, but I think this is definitely a manageable afternoon museum, even if you were a completionist and wanted to read every panel. If you're around the area, I'd stop by and take a tour! read more

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