For those unfamiliar with the Museum of Archaeology in Philadelphia, a good place to start might be with the 100-year-old museum building, which now has a new entrance at 3260 South Street. For many years the entrance to this venerable institution was at 33rd and Spruce streets.
This change is just one of the continuing items that indicate attention to detail by management and staff. A larger task was unveiled in recent years with a new master for what is known as Penn Museum. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is moving into the new century with an eye toward the past and an eye toward the future.
While the museum exhibits and collections are reason enough to make a trip to this facility, visitors will be pleased to known that the museum building's architecture, and the preservation of its structure, means the site is included in the University of Pennsylvania Historic District.
Inside this historic building, archaeology, the study of prehistoric and historic cultures through investigation of artifacts, monuments and other items, and anthropology, are the core elements of the museum's mission to enhance the understanding of culture around the world. The relatively new Mainwaring Wing project will only add to the quality of the museum, with unrivalled collections. The Stoner Courtyard garden will include plants from several continents in a public garden space that fits comfortably with the museum atmosphere.
More information about the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia is available by calling (215) 898-4000.
World Culture Family Days at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are day-long Saturday events where kids and their families can learn about and experience a particular culture.
Every Saturday and Sunday from mid-September to mid-May, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers free guided tours of their galleries with paid admission to the museum.
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