Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Fast Track

4.6
(20 reviews)
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Love ancient artifacts but aren't the tomb-raiding, boulder-escaping type? Lasso a ticket for Penn Museum, and uncover countless kingdoms' worth of cultural treasures from all corners of the world, without all those pesky booby traps!

From ancient Egypt to ancient China, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, Mesoamerica, Rome, Greece, North America, and beyond, you will find a cornucopia of remarkable cultural artifacts within.

Overview

Pack several millennia of breathtaking world culture into one afternoon

Love ancient artifacts but aren't the tomb-raiding, boulder-escaping type? Lasso a ticket for Penn Museum, and uncover countless kingdoms' worth of cultural treasures from all corners of the world, without all those pesky booby traps!

From ancient Egypt to ancient China, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, Mesoamerica, Rome, Greece, North America, and beyond, you will find a cornucopia of remarkable cultural artifacts within.

Highlights

  • Encounter one of the world's most extensive collections of anthropological and archaeological artifacts in the renowned Penn Museum
  • Discover treasures from history's most fascinating civilizations, contextualized with contemporary perspectives and objects
  • See the largest Egyptian sphinx in the Western Hemisphere, Aztec sculptures, Maya monuments, Greek pottery, Roman statues, and so much more

Inclusions

  • General Admission to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

How to use your tickets

Proceed directly to the museum entrance to scan your smartphone ticket for entrance.

Pre-purchase info

  • Free entrance for U.S. military personnel and veterans, ID required
  • Free entrance for children under 6, no ticket required
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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4.6 / 5

4.6 out of 5 stars

Based on 20 reviews

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Traveler Reviews

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gene m
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Anonymous
Wonderful museum. Ignore the erroneous info that come with the ticket about half hour closings twice a day. Doesn’t happen.

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