Experts' Choice Award Penn Museum
10 expert reviews
“The "Worlds Intertwined" exhibit of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts and the not-to-be-missed Egyptian Galleries add up to a stunning collection of ancient civilizations.”
– Concierge
Frommer's "The 118-year-old museum ... is endowed with Benin bronzes, ancient cuneiform texts, Mesopotamian masterpieces, pre-Columbian gold, and artifacts of every continent." Full review
Lonely Planet "The University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology is Penn's magical museum, containing archaeological treasures from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Mayan peninsula, Greece, Rome and North America." Full review
Fodor's "Rare treasures from the deepest jungles and ancient tombs make this one of the finest archaeological and anthropological museums in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A massive collection of art and artifacts divided into galleries representing major ancient and modern civilizations." Full review
Where "Founded in 1887, this institution exhibits an internationally acclaimed collection of archeological and anthropological artifacts from all over the world." Full review
Time Out "If Indiana Jones was taking a holiday in Philadelphia, this would be his first stop." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What’s this place about?
A hidden gem nestled within the University City neighborhood on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the Penn Museum is dedicated to anthropology and archaeology." Full review
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The collection is massive—you could definitely spend hours here, but if you want a quick hit, don't miss the sphinx (the largest in the Western hemisphere) and take a Global Guides tour to get an in-depth look at one region.
The Infatuation "There are a lot of museums in Philly, from ones that house really old art to ones that house really old jars containing medically-interesting body parts, but the Penn Museum is the nicest one to hang out at in the summertime" Full review
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