Home to over a million extraordinary objects from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Mediterranean, the Penn Museum has been uncovering our shared humanity. In bridging archaeology, the study of objects made by humans, with anthropology, the science of humanity, they chart a course for finding one’s own place in the arc of human history. They are dedicated to telling powerful stories from around the world. And nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere will you be greeted by a 3,000-year-old, 25,000-pound Egyptian sphinx!

The Penn Museum looks forward to visitors. For everyone’s health and safety, proof of COVID-19 vaccination (age 5+) with a valid ID and masks (age 2+) are required for visitors, in compliance with the City of Philadelphia’s updated vaccine mandate.

Since Penn already requires faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated, current PennCard holders do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter the Museum.

As we continue to follow the guidelines issued by the CDC and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, visitors unable to show proof of vaccination or proof of medical/religious exemption on official letterhead are welcome to enjoy the Museum through our virtual experiences.

For more information on operating hours, visiting guidelines and admission rates please visit https://penn.museum/ or call +1 215-898-4000.