Penn Museum Admission Ticket
4.5
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$18.00
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$18.00
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Duration: 5–120 minutes
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- Entry/Admission - Penn Museum
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- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- For everyone’s health and safety, proof of vaccination (age 5+) with a valid ID and masks (age 2+) are required for visitors, in compliance with the City of Philadelphia’s updated vaccine mandate. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you postpone your visit.
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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tosl
00Always a favorite for a Philly day trip
It has been a while since we have been here, at least 8 years. Some of the old favorites, like Egypt, are still on…
Marcopolotraveler
00Amazing Facility & Collection
Extensive collection of antiquities from a full range of ancient civilizations. Impressively large facility, with a…
michelerE6350BT
00Excellent!
Fantastic! Don’t miss this gem when in Philadelphia! Looking forward to work being finished and all exhibits back. …
489janined
00The sphinx was amazing!
The first thing that catches your eye is the enormous sphinx just beyond the welcome and visitor desks. It's amazin…
europhile105
00So Much Better From When I Was a Penn Student
This museum delivered! Excellent layout with a comprehensive overview of the ancient world, from Europe to Africa t…
471juanmas
00Very nice
Very nice to take pictures and have a great day, the best is to go in summer where you can walk all around.
tandhgoraj
00Always A Winner
We are members of the museum so this was a return visit. We had not returned since they moved the Sphinx and worked…
Sheryl B
00Sphinx Spectacular
We visited the Penn Museum to see the Egyptian exhibit and it was a very comprehensive collection that was on displ…
lhtguide
00The new Sphinx Gallery
The Sphinx greets all those who enter the Museum's revised main entrance. More renovations are in progress for 2020…
jimfV2590IW
00Penn Museum with Cole
Very neat collection of art and artifacts at this museum. We were very intrigued by the Egyptian section, especial…
Afpdd
00Great day out
I visited your museum from 10:30 in the morning and left at closing time at 5. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I went …
EPteacher
00Family visit
We visited with our grandchildren. They enjoyed seeing the artifacts and especially the Egyptian exhibits.
MattRoelandts
00Did not even come close to finishing
We attended the free tour during 4th of July week. We only made it through the first floor. The attention to detail…
Marta_V_2891
00Great collection spanning from Ancient Rome to contemporary issues
Extensive Roman and Etruscan sessiins, the artefacts of Diana temple of Nemi, the inspiratiom for Frazer Golden Bou…
maineguide38
00Amazing Collections
My second favorite place to visit in Philly! The collections are spectacular and you can see the storage area with…
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Andres72423
Bridgeport, CT2,799 contributions
We finally got to visit the Penn Museum. So much to see and do. The halls of the Penn Museum have several galleries: Egypt, Middle East, Mexico & Central America, Asia, Greece, Etruscan and Native American As well. The exhibits were excellent, I loved being able to read all the information. You can literally be there for 5 hours and still not get to see it all. The artifacts displayed are top notch and they obviously tell the story of these great civilizations. I know I will definitely be back because I did not get to see it all. If you are in Philadelphia and you have several hours, I highly recommend a visit to this museum.
Written September 26, 2021
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Thank you for visiting! We hope to see you again soon.
Written December 2, 2021
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AV9920
20 contributions
Feb 2021
I’ve been meaning to check out the Penn Museum for awhile and the ongoing snow/sleet situation this winter has provided ample opportunity to stay indoors. There is a lot to see at the museum, so pace yourself! It’s a huge collection (some of which are the largest in the US) covering everything from fan favorites like Egyptian art, Greco/Roman/Etruscan pieces, Middle Eastern artifacts and African art. They also have wings devoted to Asian, Native American and Central/South American (e.g. Mayan, Olmec, etc.,) artifacts. The museum has been undergoing an extensive renovation, which is certainly bringing new life to the collection and I imagine all the new touch screens will keep kids happy. Highlights for me were: The Royal Tombs at Ur (Middle Eastern gallery), seeing some of the unwrapped mummies (Egyptian gallery), the Artifact Lab (see what museum conservators do), masks & ivory carvings ( African gallery) and the jewel box space that houses the Greek pieces. Also note the exterior grounds are quite lovely and I would absolutely revisit during the warmer months to enjoy the courtyard & balcony areas.
Be aware there is construction around the museum as well, but I easily found street parking ($2.50 p/hour) two blocks away. If not, the museum website lists both garages and lots available for parking. Regarding tickets, buying timed tickets online will save you $2 off admission. I also spoke with the front desk at the Penn Museum about the joint Mutter Museum ticket. They refunded my original ticket amount and then billed me for the joint ticket.
Be aware there is construction around the museum as well, but I easily found street parking ($2.50 p/hour) two blocks away. If not, the museum website lists both garages and lots available for parking. Regarding tickets, buying timed tickets online will save you $2 off admission. I also spoke with the front desk at the Penn Museum about the joint Mutter Museum ticket. They refunded my original ticket amount and then billed me for the joint ticket.
Written February 14, 2021
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Thank you for visiting! We hope to see you again soon.
Written February 15, 2021
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,020 contributions
Nov 2021
I love coming to the Penn Museum when I am in Philadelphia. It is a small museum that is packed with many interesting artifacts.
Don't miss the Egyptian and Pre-Columbian Galleries which hold fascinating pieces of art and objects of Gods, funeral items and jewelry as well as many decorative objects.
The new clothing exhibition "What We Wear" is engaging on how clothes change us when we put them on.
The gardens are also a nice place to relax.
Don't miss the Egyptian and Pre-Columbian Galleries which hold fascinating pieces of art and objects of Gods, funeral items and jewelry as well as many decorative objects.
The new clothing exhibition "What We Wear" is engaging on how clothes change us when we put them on.
The gardens are also a nice place to relax.
Written November 9, 2021
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Thank you for visiting! We hope to see you again soon.
Written December 2, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Terence O
3 contributions
Jul 2021
The Museum has a large collection of antiquities and is very interesting. Unfortunately, two of the exhibits were closed when we visited - but no reduction in the price of admission.
There is a parking garage adjacent to the museum. Because of a lack of adequate signage and the immense amount of construction in the whole area, it is virtually impossible to find the entrance to the garage. We spent 30 minutes circling the block looking for it. And for the privilege, you pay $17.
There is a parking garage adjacent to the museum. Because of a lack of adequate signage and the immense amount of construction in the whole area, it is virtually impossible to find the entrance to the garage. We spent 30 minutes circling the block looking for it. And for the privilege, you pay $17.
Written July 14, 2021
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Thank you for visiting and sharing your feedback. If you would like to tell us more information about your experience, please email info@pennmuseum.org.
Written July 27, 2021
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Traveling Willobies
12 contributions
They have done a great job displaying and explaining their huge collections. Strongly recommend for anyone interested in history particularly ancient history. Definitely worth going to. We’ll be back.
Written September 27, 2022
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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the Penn Museum and hope to see you back soon!
Written October 6, 2022
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Joyce R
6 contributions
Amazing museum, absolutely a must see in Philadelphia. The combination of anthropology and archeology focus really helps to explain what it is that you're looking at and the museum's excellent displays of information, interactive areas, help visitors to really learn about their artifacts more succinctly. Really appreciate their efforts to display and explain their artifacts to visitors.
Written October 3, 2022
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Hi Joyce, thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the Penn Museum and hope to see you back soon!
Written October 6, 2022
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Mako Constructi... M
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Family
Staff sitting at the front main entrance Saturday should be fired for how they treat people. My family, friends and anyone I know will never visit there again. What a disgrace to the museum. We drove 3 hrs to be treated like garbage. Very distasteful.
Written March 6, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to share a review. Your feedback is valuable as it helps us improve the experience for our visitors.
If you are open to sharing your contact information at visitorservices@pennmuseum.org, this will enable a Visitor Services team supervisor to reach out directly so that we can learn more about your recent visit at the Museum.
Again, we appreciate the time you took to share your feedback.
Written March 9, 2022
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hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN2,693 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Well organized, expansive museum that’s not as overwhelming as a place like the MET or AMNH (which I do adore). Sections on Israel, Rome, Greece, Etruria, the Middle East, and more. Their Egyptian and Asian section is spectacular, and is housed in a beautiful rotunda. They also have wonderful Native American/First Nation people/Central American peoples exhibits with easy to use, fun interactive kiosks so you can learn more about the artists or artifacts that interest you. They also have a well done small African section.
I spent about three hours here, including a leisurely lunch at the cafe, which includes basic sandwiches, snacks, and drinks—and isn’t as expensive as other museum cafes—assuming because it’s a campus museum.
You could spend more time if you read every single thing, but I focused more on specific things that interested me. I did this along with the mutter museum. It’s about a mile walk between the two. Mutter takes about 1-1 1/2 hours. I finished up around 2 after starting at 10 AM.
I spent about three hours here, including a leisurely lunch at the cafe, which includes basic sandwiches, snacks, and drinks—and isn’t as expensive as other museum cafes—assuming because it’s a campus museum.
You could spend more time if you read every single thing, but I focused more on specific things that interested me. I did this along with the mutter museum. It’s about a mile walk between the two. Mutter takes about 1-1 1/2 hours. I finished up around 2 after starting at 10 AM.
Written October 5, 2021
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Andrew K
New York City, NY891 contributions
Nov 2022
This museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Philadelphia, including kids of all ages. An amazing collection of artifacts in an amazing space, reminding me of Rome's Pantheon.
Written November 29, 2022
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Hi Andrew, thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear your whole family enjoyed exploring the Penn Museum. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Written December 1, 2022
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Jennifer T
Grand Junction, CO698 contributions
Jun 2021
We where not expecting it going in but it turned out the CANAAN & ANCIENT ISRAEL GALLERY exhibit turned out to be our favorite. There focused galleries are:
Canaan
Isreal
Etruscan Italy
Greece
Rome
Arian
Egypt
Native American
Middle East
Sphinx
So if you are interested in ancient cultures this is a place for you, Ensure you check website for visiting detail before you go. At the time we went there was construction work in the surrounding streets so the main entrance was closed so the Spruce Street entrance was a good choice. The museum is an easy trolley or bus ride from the city center.
We spend about 4-5 hours at the museum and only saw about half the exhibits. So there is lots to see for sure.
Canaan
Isreal
Etruscan Italy
Greece
Rome
Arian
Egypt
Native American
Middle East
Sphinx
So if you are interested in ancient cultures this is a place for you, Ensure you check website for visiting detail before you go. At the time we went there was construction work in the surrounding streets so the main entrance was closed so the Spruce Street entrance was a good choice. The museum is an easy trolley or bus ride from the city center.
We spend about 4-5 hours at the museum and only saw about half the exhibits. So there is lots to see for sure.
Written June 8, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jennifer, we are so happy to hear about your wonderful time. Did you know we have a digital collection on our website? Within our online collection, you can explore what you did not see in person! We hope to see you again soon.
Written June 28, 2021
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