Philadelphia - University of Pennsylvania
South of the Zoo is the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, of which Benjamin Franklin was co-founder. On the campus (33rd and Spruce Streets) is the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, with a rich collection of material from Egypt and the Middle East, South and Central America, Greece and Africa.
Founded in 1740, the university opened the nation's first medical school (in 1765). Campus tours are available at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1 College Hall.
The College Hall building is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Founded in 1740, the university opened the nation's first medical school (in 1765). Campus tours are available at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1 College Hall.
The College Hall building is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
|
Must-see attractions nearby:
|
Hours
January 2 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
February 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close |
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close |
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
May 1 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close |
September 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close |
December 1 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Related Attractions
Institute of Contemporary Art
Associated with the University of Pennsylvania, the Institute of Contemporary Art features exhibits of contemporary -- and often controversial -- visual art. Artists whose work has been displayed include Andy Warhol, Clyfford Still, Agnes Martin, Richard Artschwager, Sally Mann, Laurie Anderson and Robert Mapplethorpe.
Institute of Contemporary Art
118 South 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3289
United States
118 South 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3289
United States
Phone 1 (215) 898-7108
Fax 1 (215) 898-5050
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology offers a comprehensive collection of artifacts relating to these fields. Highlights include a 12-ton sphinx, mummies, Nigerian Benin bronzes, a pair of 29 foot long frescos (circa 1279-1368 A.D.) from northern China and a Feather cloak from nineteenth-century Hawaii. The UPM has 32 exhibit galleries covering 62,877 square feet, and a collection of approximately a million objects. It was founded in 1887.
All values are in United States Dollars
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone 1 (215) 898-4000
Fax 1 (215) 898-0657
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
