Penn Museum

Penn In The World

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:49:41 -0500

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has built its reputation both as a sponsor of groundbreaking fieldwork, and a center for research and education. It is fitting, then, when developing an exhibition about its 120-plus years of growth and change, the Museum invited Penn students to research and shape the story.

Pennsylvania Museum Presents ‘Body Of Evidence’

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:48:04 -0500

The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, originator of the modern theory of evolution, is just months away. Now, the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with Penn Museum and major Philadelphia cultural organizations, launches an ambitious YEAR OF EVOLUTION of public programs and events, from late April 2008 through May 2009.

Penn Museum Presents 'Hello India'

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:46:28 -0500

The art and culture, “Bollywood” films, diverse spiritual practices, and spicy foods of India are captivating the interests and palates of a rapidly growing international audience. India, in all its complexity and diversity, is the focus of a day-long celebration Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents Hello India!

Celebrate African Culture At Philadelphia Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:25:06 -0600

Music and dance of Africa and the African diaspora, storytelling,arts and crafts, timely talks, culture and cuisine—it all comes together at the 19th annual Celebration of African Cultures Saturday, February 16, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the galleries of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Penn Museum Presents 'Darwin Day'

ruzik_tuzik — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:53:06 -0600

Sunday, February 10, 2008, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology offers it’s second annual Darwin Day and Evolution Teach In, a free event held in honor of the 199th birthday of Charles Robert Darwin, the world-renowned author of On the Origin of Species—and the originator of the modern theory of evolution.

Penn Museum Welcomes Year Of Rat

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:32:31 -0600

People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex. They work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists. They are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip. Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox. from The Chinese Zodiac.

'Trail In Modern Day' Opens At Pennsylvania Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:30:12 -0600

Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day, a traveling exhibition of 60 black and white photographs taken by professional photographer Greg Mac Gregor while he retraced Lewis and Clark's legendary journey, opens at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology through February 10, 2008.

Penn Museum Announces Special Exhibitions

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:10:26 -0600

Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day December 15, 2007 through February 10, 2008 In 1804, Merriweather Lewis and William Clark led an unprecedented overland expedition across North America and back, pioneering the western exploration and expansion of the United States. Two centuries later, photographer Greg MacGregor retraced their journey to see the present state of this historic route.

Penn Museum's Free Holiday Celebration

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:05:53 -0600

Grab your “Holiday Passport” and get into the spirit of the holiday season Sunday, December 2nd, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., when the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology celebrates its 12th annual FREE Peace Around the World family-oriented afternoon.

Penn Museum Presents 'Magical Muggle'

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:40:36 -0500

On Sunday, November 11, 2007, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology opens at 12:30 p.m .—half an hour early—to fit in all the magic, as the Museum presents HARRY POTTER AND THE MAGICAL MUGGLE MUSEUM.

Tutankhamun's Childhood Home Exhibited At Penn Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:57:17 -0500

Amarna, Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun, the University of Pennsylvania Museum's popular new exhibition about the city of Amarna, Tutankhamun's childhood home, will remain open as a long-term exhibition, adding to the Museum's suite of ancient Egyptian galleries that offer the public a year-round opportunity to explore more than 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian culture, art, and history.

Penn Museum Welcomes International Students

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:31:18 -0500

Last year, 1,100 guests from 107 countries, including Turkey, Anguilla, Myanmar, Maldives, Iran, Azerbaijan, Benin, Rwanda, China, Albania, India, Colombia, and Australia, met and mingled at the annual International Students Reception at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.