There are few mid-August opportunities for families more enriching and fascinating than the “Free Admission” events planned for Sunday, August 15 at 3260 South Street.
Penn Museum is welcoming you to bring your family and friends for a day of adventure in the various galleries. Registration and admission information are available online at pennmuseum.org.
Global Guides, who grew up in countries around the world, now residing in Philadelphia, will share their first-hand perspectives through insightful gallery tours.
The enthralling Global Guide tours are available for the Africa, Middle East, and Mexico and Central America Galleries.
Along with sharing historical information about the artifacts on display, the Global Guides combine personal experiences and stories to interpret objects from their countries of origin.
In addition, Penn Museum Docents and Staff will be available to answer general questions and direct you and your guests to the various areas of interest, all the while aware that the museum is situated on Lenapehoking, the ancestral and spiritual homeland of the Unami Lenape.
Among many offerings is an upcoming virtual special event titled History Alive, Unpacking the Stories of Percy Jackson on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET.
For a mere $5, enthusiasts young and old can explore online the actual mythology behind the popular series of books which portray Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Dig into the world of sea monsters created by Rick Riordan and delve into the adventures of Percy Jackson and his fellow half-bloods, with a Museum expert.
Another feature are the DAILY DIGS which are posted on facebook and cover hundreds of topics.
One artifact. Three minutes. Endless insights.
With a million world wonders in the collection, there are incredible discoveries to be made every single day.
While the Penn Museum is now open, Daily Digs continue online. This means digging into a 3-minute exploration of an extraordinary artifact and gaining deeper insights into its history, cultural context, and caretaking.
Throughout, you will hear the unique perspectives of archaeologists, anthropologists, scientists, conservators, archivists, and other Museum specialists.
There are also short talks about museum work and conservation, including An Object’s Journey from Storage to Display; Archaeometallurgy; Learning From Fragments; Mystery Film by Harry Wright; Preparing Objects for Loans; and Processing New Acquisitions.
“Conservation Confidential” offers Apira Ni Mwane; Archaeological Field Conservation; Conservation of an Egyptian Boat Model; Cuneiform Conservation Conundrum; Evidence of Repair; Heavy Metals and Poisonous Plants.
Also check Facebook listings for Fantastic Beasts Found in Panama; Magnet Magic in Native American Voices; Mosaic Mirror; Moving Monuments; Organic Pseudomorphs; Photogrammetry; Photographic Documentation of Cultural Heritage; Preserving the Museum’s Buddhist Murals; Scaling Up; Scenes from the Old Sphinx Gallery; Small Wonder; and The Power of Imaging.
Added as available are UV Examination; Weaponizing Nature; and Why Can’t I Touch That?
It is an understatement that Penn Museum has something for everyone. Most appealing is the multi-disciplinary approach used in sharing the work of archaeologists and scholars, scientists and artists, historians and textual experts.
Plan to spend part of your day on Sunday, August 15 celebrating and commemorating the cultures of the world, a fitting prelude to the start of school and the academic year.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Penn Museum is located at 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
The Penn Museum’s virtual programs have been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ “Democracy Demands Wisdom.”
