-
Service honors Black Philadelphians from the Morton collection
As part of a growing effort among museums to reevaluate the curation of human remains, the Ivy League school laid some of the remains to rest last week, specifically those identified as belonging to 19 Black Philadelphians. Officials held a memorial service for them on Saturday.
-
Penn Museum buries the bones of 19 Black Philadelphians, causing a dispute with community members
As part of a growing effort among museums to reevaluate the curation of human remains, the University of Pennsylvania laid some of the remains to rest last week, specifically those identified as belonging to 19 Black Philadelphians.
-
Celebrate “CultureFest! The Year of the Dragon, Lunar New Year” at the Penn Museum, Saturday, January 27th
In partnership with the American Center for Asian Students and the National Association for Korean Schools, the Penn Museum soars into the Year of the Dragon with its 43rd annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Beginning with the first new moon and ending 15 days later on the first full moon, Lunar New Year is...
-
This Philly museum is recharging your mind and mood
Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle finds out how you can heal and relax at Mind & Mood Recharge at the Penn Museum.
-
Celebrate “CultureFest! Dia de los Muertos” at Penn Museum, Saturday, October 21
The Penn Museum will showcase Mexico’s vibrant traditions with the annual CultureFest! Día de los Muertos, on Saturday, October 21 from 10am to 4pm. Blending Indigenous Mexican beliefs with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Día de los Muertos is observed in Latino communities around the world and traces its roots back 3,000 years...
-
Penn Museum Presents Inaugural Seeds of Change
The Penn Museum has announced Seeds of Change, a new program series designed to cultivate curiosity, share facts, and inspire action around some of the pressing issues of our time, starting with the ongoing environmental crisis. For its spring debut, Seeds of Change: Climate Change and Social Action offers three events inviting the public to explore and build a sustainable…
-
Penn Museum's CultureFest! Celebrates Women Artists
On Saturday, March 11, the Penn Museum will honor the artistic power of women visionaries from around the world with CultureFest! The event will go from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Featuring live performances, storytelling, make-and-take art activities, hands-on workshops, pottery wheel demonstrations, plus a marketplace filled with the one-of-a-kind works from local ceramic and print artists, the March CultureFest!…
-
Celebrate “CultureFest! The Year of the Rabbit, Lunar New Year” at the Penn Museum, Saturday, January 21
In partnership with the American Chinese Museum, the Penn Museum hops into the Year of the Rabbit with its 42nd Annual “CultureFest! Lunar New Year,” on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A family-friendly festival designed for everyone to learn more about diverse cultural traditions, CultureFest! Lunar New Year features live music and dance performances, storytelling,…
-
Penn Museum's “Winter Break” from Dec. 27-30 offering Free Admission for Kids 17 and Under
Kids under 17 will receive free admission during “Winter Break” at the Penn Museum, December 27 through 30, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Winter Break”, back by popular demand, has been extended to four full days, offering indoor museum adventures for families looking to enhance their holiday experiences with history and vibrant cultures from around the world. Young artists…
-
Celebrate Día De Los Muertos at Penn Museum
Jennifer Brehm chats with Philly Live’s Sheila Watko about Penn Museums cultural celebration of Día de los Muertos.