University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Archaeological and anthropological museum at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
Description
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is an archaeological and anthropological museum at the university in Philadelphia. The galleries span multiple floors and group objects by region of origin, from ancient Egyptian burial goods to pre-Columbian sculptures.
History
The institution arose in the late nineteenth century from university excavations in the Near East and Mediterranean. The building grew in stages, with different architects adding new wings between the 1890s and 1970s.
Culture
The galleries present everyday objects and ritual items from societies across continents, including tools, jewelry, and pottery that reflect how people lived centuries ago. Visitors can see how different cultures shaped their surroundings and expressed their beliefs through material remains.
Practical
The entrance is on South Street near the campus, with signs directing visitors to different galleries inside. Parts of the building are accessible, and coat checks and restrooms are located on the ground floor.
Did you know?
One room holds an Egyptian statue weighing over 12 tons (more than 11,000 kilograms) that was moved to its current spot only a few years ago. Its new location transformed the entrance area into a kind of oversized reception with pharaonic presence.
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