Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology)

Plan your visit

The museum is at 3260 South Street and is normally open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Monday and major-holiday closures. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged. Adjacent Garage 7 has limited card-only parking, especially on weekdays; the Penn Medicine regional-rail station and several SEPTA routes are nearby.

Accessibility

The Main and East entrances have ramps and power-assisted doors, and wheelchairs are available first come with identification. Elevators serve the building, though one third-floor gallery transition uses a staff-assisted lift. Accessible parking, restrooms, service-animal access, personal-care-attendant admission, and additional sensory and visual resources are available.

About Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology)

The Penn Museum is an active archaeology and anthropology museum at the University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, it presents global collections, monumental galleries, rotating exhibitions, research, tours, festivals, talks, classes, family programs, and after-hours events exploring human cultures across time.

Venue policies

Admission

Advance booking is strongly encouraged; prices and free-admission categories are published online.

Mobility devices

Disability-related mobility devices are welcome; recreational personal mobility devices are prohibited inside.

Entrances

Courtyard and Harrison entrances open to the public only for designated special events.

Collections

Follow gallery, photography, food, and artifact-protection guidance during the visit.