The odyssey of Priam’s treasure, an ancient trove of artifacts Penn In the News The New York Times The odyssey of Priam’s treasure, an ancient trove of artifacts In 2012, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology made an indefinite term loan to Turkey of 24 gold jewelry pieces after testing showed they had probably originated from Troy or nearby. In return, Turkey committed to loaning artifacts to the museum.It’s a loan procedure that experts think could one day help Priam’s Treasure get back to Turkey. Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world nocred Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world Penn researchers Vanessa and Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects ever found in the ancient Near East, shedding new light on how the world’s first synthetic pigment may have traveled far beyond Egypt. 4 min. read 'The Odyssey’ dog is among the legendary pups of mythology Penn In the News USA Today 'The Odyssey’ dog is among the legendary pups of mythology According to Sarah Linn of the Penn Museum, dogs were often seen in the Bronze Age and mythology as protectors, often guarding the house. Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story Penn In the News Fodor’s Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story The Penn Museum Native North American Gallery is highlighted. 36 hours in Philadelphia Penn In the News The New York Times 36 hours in Philadelphia The Penn Museum’s Native North America Gallery and College Green are among the recommended destinations for a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum Penn In the News Economic Times Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum A study conducted at the Penn Museum found that participants who engaged in a 15-minute “slow-looking” exercise reported stronger feelings of absorption, compassion, and personal enrichment. A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world nocred Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world Penn researchers Vanessa and Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects ever found in the ancient Near East, shedding new light on how the world’s first synthetic pigment may have traveled far beyond Egypt. 4 min. read
'The Odyssey’ dog is among the legendary pups of mythology Penn In the News USA Today 'The Odyssey’ dog is among the legendary pups of mythology According to Sarah Linn of the Penn Museum, dogs were often seen in the Bronze Age and mythology as protectors, often guarding the house. Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story Penn In the News Fodor’s Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story The Penn Museum Native North American Gallery is highlighted. 36 hours in Philadelphia Penn In the News The New York Times 36 hours in Philadelphia The Penn Museum’s Native North America Gallery and College Green are among the recommended destinations for a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum Penn In the News Economic Times Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum A study conducted at the Penn Museum found that participants who engaged in a 15-minute “slow-looking” exercise reported stronger feelings of absorption, compassion, and personal enrichment. A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story Penn In the News Fodor’s Most visitors miss this side of Philadelphia — And it’s the City’s most important story The Penn Museum Native North American Gallery is highlighted. 36 hours in Philadelphia Penn In the News The New York Times 36 hours in Philadelphia The Penn Museum’s Native North America Gallery and College Green are among the recommended destinations for a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum Penn In the News Economic Times Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum A study conducted at the Penn Museum found that participants who engaged in a 15-minute “slow-looking” exercise reported stronger feelings of absorption, compassion, and personal enrichment. A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
36 hours in Philadelphia Penn In the News The New York Times 36 hours in Philadelphia The Penn Museum’s Native North America Gallery and College Green are among the recommended destinations for a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum Penn In the News Economic Times Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum A study conducted at the Penn Museum found that participants who engaged in a 15-minute “slow-looking” exercise reported stronger feelings of absorption, compassion, and personal enrichment. A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum Penn In the News Economic Times Psychology explains why you can’t spend more than 30 seconds looking at artwork in museum A study conducted at the Penn Museum found that participants who engaged in a 15-minute “slow-looking” exercise reported stronger feelings of absorption, compassion, and personal enrichment. A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read
A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read
A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices Penn In the News Artnet News A new landmark survey aims to bring transparency to museum collecting practices “Next week, the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum will launch a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the collecting practices in place at museums and libraries across America.” Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.” Load More
Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices Penn In the News 6ABC.com Penn Museum’s new gallery shares Native history, told by Native voices “The Penn Museum's completely reimagined Native North America gallery brings together ancient artifacts and contemporary works across four geographic regions, starting with the Lenni Lenape, who lived and thrived here in our region.”