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Penn Museum’s transformation revealed

The main level reopens after a historic renovation featuring the relocated sphinx and completely reimagined Africa and Mexico/Central America galleries.
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At a press preview Thursday, Nov. 14, Director Julian Siggers revealed the Penn Museum’s transformation of 10,000 square feet of public space on the main level, including a new main entrance featuring the relocated sphinx, as well as new Africa Galleries, Mexico/Central America Gallery, and a refurbished Harrison Auditorium.

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