Penn Museum

museum in Philadelphia
#25 in Philadelphia / #1719 in United States of America
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by Jeffrey M. Vinocur
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The Penn Museum, officially known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a renowned institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1887, it is dedicated to the study and preservation of cultural artifacts from around the world. The museum's extensive collections include over a million objects, ranging from ancient Egyptian mummies to artifacts from the Americas, Asia, and the Mediterranean. The museum also serves as a research and educational center, offering a variety of programs, lectures, and exhibitions that aim to deepen public understanding of human history and cultures.


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