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10 expert reviews

“The "Worlds Intertwined" exhibit of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts and the not-to-be-missed Egyptian Galleries add up to a stunning collection of ancient civilizations.”

– Concierge

Frommer's Frommer's
"The 118-year-old museum ... is endowed with Benin bronzes, ancient cuneiform texts, Mesopotamian masterpieces, pre-Columbian gold, and artifacts of every continent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology is Penn's magical museum, containing archaeological treasures from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Mayan peninsula, Greece, Rome and North America." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rare treasures from the deepest jungles and ancient tombs make this one of the finest archaeological and anthropological museums in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A massive collection of art and artifacts divided into galleries representing major ancient and modern civilizations." Full review
Where Where
"Founded in 1887, this institution exhibits an internationally acclaimed collection of archeological and anthropological artifacts from all over the world." Full review
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