The Penn Museum’s popular World Culture Days series is designed to introduce visitors of all ages to the rich cultural traditions found throughout the Museum’s galleries and, indeed, throughout the world. All World Culture Days are FREE with Museum admission donation.
African Cultures Day
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free with regular admission donation
Gallery Project Opening
Imagine Africa!
Penn Museum launches its year-long community engagement project, inviting visitors to join a dialog about Africa, the second largest continent on earth, home to more than a billion people-with a lively afternoon celebration designed to engage and delight the entire family. Traditional storytelling, electrifying African dance, music performances, and workshops, children's activities, gallery tours, and more enliven the Museum.
For schedule of events, visit our calendar of events.
Games Around the World
Sunday, November 6, 2011
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free with regular admission donation
Do you like games? Penn is celebrating the Year of Games,
and the Penn Museum joins in the action, inviting you to an afternoon where you can play games from all over the world! Try your hand at Mancala, Chess, Go, Senet,
and others as you travel around the world by way of the Penn Museum's galleries. Don't miss the grand finale, as the "Super Domino Brothers" Mike and Steve Perrucci set up and set off a 10,000-piece domino run.
Peace Around the World
Sunday, December 4, 2011
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free with regular admission donation
Celebrate the holiday season at this annual family-oriented
afternoon. Visitors receive a "Passport to Cultures" with an itinerary to visit galleries where International Classroom speakers share holiday traditions of their home countries. Music and dancing, exotic face painting, balloon art, family crafts, and free treats for children are part of the day. Learn about the Penn Museum's "Adopt an Artifact" program with a special activity for the family to enjoy.
Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free with regular admission donation
Usher in the new year with music and dance performances, food and martial arts demonstrations, games, workshops, arts, crafts, and children’s activities. The day culminates with the traditional Chinese Lion Dance grand finale in the Museum’s Warden Garden.
Hello India
Saturday, March 24, 2012
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free with regular admission donation
The art and culture, "Bollywood" films, diverse spiritual practices, and spicy foods of India are captivating the interests and palates of a rapidly growing international audience. India, in all its complexity and diversity, is the focus of this day-long celebration.
