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Pennsylvania · United States
Open to all, the Penn Museum is home to remarkable objects and powerful stories that emerge from its excavations and research across the world. Connect with the cultures of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Mediterranean, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt; from early Mexico to the lives of Native American communities today. Experience the richness of the ancient past, gain an understanding of our shared humanity, and find your own place in the arc of human history.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Penn Museum
Welcome, fellow traveler of time and space, to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. I am your guide, a scholar of antiquity, and I am absolutely thrilled to walk these hallowed halls with you…
Listen in the app2The Exterior Courtyard and Main Gateway
We begin our journey standing outside in the crisp air of the main courtyard, gazing upon the very first section of the museum which opened its doors to the public in eighteen ninety nine. Take a moment to simply observe the…
Listen in the app3The Rotunda and Inner Hall
Step across the threshold and pause. Look around you. …
Listen in the app4The Middle East Galleries
We now enter the Middle East Galleries, a space that profoundly explores the very cradle of human civilization. The air in here feels deeply historical, heavily laden with the weight of millennia. …
Listen in the app5The Africa Galleries
Let us continue our journey as we step into the rich, vibrant atmosphere of the Africa Galleries. Notice immediately how the lighting shifts, casting a warm, reverent glow on the incredible diversity of materials presented before…
Listen in the app6The Mexico and Central America Gallery
We now cross an immense geographical and cultural threshold as we enter the Mexico and Central America Gallery. The energy in this space is palpable, filled with towering stone monuments and intricate carvings that tell the epic…
Listen in the app7The Greece and Rome Galleries
Ascending to the third floor, we step into the bright, expansive spaces of the Greece and Rome Galleries. The atmosphere here shifts dramatically to the crisp, white gleam of marble and the deep, rich tones of ancient bronze. …
Listen in the app8The Coxe Wing and The Great Sphinx
Prepare yourself for a dramatic descent as we enter the area officially known as the Coxe Wing. Constructed between nineteen twenty two and nineteen twenty six, this magnificent two story structure was generously funded by the…
Listen in the app9The Egyptian Mummies Exhibition
We now transition into what is perhaps the most profoundly hushed and intensely spiritual space in the entire museum: the Egyptian Mummies exhibition. The air here is meticulously climate controlled, cool and dry, designed to…
Listen in the app10Final Reflections
As we slowly make our way toward the exit, let us pause in the grand hallway to deeply reflect upon the incredible journey we have just undertaken. We have walked through the very cradle of civilization, marveling at the first…
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What is Penn Museum?
Penn Museum is a place in Pennsylvania · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Pennsylvania · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.9492, -75.1914 |
| Last updated |
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