Penn Museum - Press Releases

Press Releases

"Summer Wonder" Series Brings Weekly, Family-Friendly Performances to the Penn Museum

The Penn Museum in Philadelphia Presents Summer Wonder Series,
Family-Friendly Programs Featuring Music, Dance, Storytelling, and More
Wednesday Mornings, 11:00 am–12:00 pm, July 3 through August 21

The World on YouTube: The Penn Museum’s Channel Surpasses One Million Views

Penn Museum June/July/August 2013 Calendar of Events

For the most updated information on programs offered at the Penn Museum, and for online pre-registration (optional or required for some programs) visit the Museum's website: www.penn.museum/calendar.

"Black Bodies in Propaganda" Opens June 2

Black Bodies in Propaganda: The Art of the War Poster
Opens at the Penn Museum June 2, 2013
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PBS History Detective Host Tukufu Zuberi Curates Unique Collection
of Propaganda Posters

P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights Concerts Return June 19

An Outdoor Concert Series Showcasing Global Music
Wednesday Evenings at the Penn Museum

Penn Museum and the Philadelphia Science Festival

Rome's Birthday

A Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Event
Sunday, April 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Philadelphia READS! Community Night at Penn Museum April 10

Philadelphia READS! Community Night Wednesday, April 10 at the Penn Museum
Kicks off a Month-Long Children's Book Drive

LONG LIVE OUR TREASURES

The Science of Conservation and Preservation Takes Center Stage
at a Philadelphia Science Festival Signature Event
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Seventeen Partnering Organizations Join to Offer a Behind-the-Scenes Perspective
at the Penn Museum Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Time to Shine: Penn Museum Raises $49+ Million

Time to Shine: Penn Museum Raises More than $49 Million
During University's Making History Campaign

Time to Shine

March 1, 2013—Last night, University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann announced the conclusion of the truly historic, multi-year Making History Campaign, which raised an extraordinary $4.3 billion.

Penn Museum has raised more than $49 million, thanks to the generosity and commitment of literally thousands of donors who came forth and contributed during the Campaign.

Penn Museum’s Annual Celebration of African Cultures

Shake Your Sekere!
Saturday, March 2, 1:00–4:00 pm

Jazz Inspired by Egyptian Heritage: Todd Marcus Quartet at the Penn Museum

“Anthropologists in the Making" Summer Day Camp at the Penn Museum

Runs Weekly July 1 through August 23, 2013

Penn Museum March/April/May 2013 Calendar of Events

For the most updated information on programs offered at the Penn Museum and for online pre-registration (optional or required for some programs) visit the Museum's website: www.penn.museum/calendar.