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Archaeology in Action

2024–25 Lecture Series

Live Online

October - June

Series Subscription:
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$60 Member
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Sherds and tools on a table.

Join us online for our flagship virtual lecture series featuring Penn Museum’s leading researchers and experts. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from the forefront of archaeological exploration around the globe.

From the conservation of remarkably preserved ancient Egyptian artifacts to revealing the histories of people who lived in our own backyard, this fascinating lecture series is perfect for anyone curious about the story of humanity, our shared heritage, and the scientific techniques used to unravel mysteries of the past.

Frequently asked questions

All lectures are recorded and links to recordings will be sent out one week after the live lecture. Single lecture ticket buyers will receive a link that is valid for two weeks. Series subscribers will have access to all recorded lectures until September 2026.
Lectures are held online via Zoom. You’ll receive an email with the Zoom link up to one week before the lecture and a reminder email on the day of the lecture.
During most lectures, questions will be answered at the end of the presentation. You can type your question into the Q&A section, and the on-screen moderator will ask your question for you.
We apologize that we cannot provide technical support for connecting personal devices. For assistance with connecting, please contact Zoom's support website.
There are two ways to save on the Archaeology in Action lecture series. Become a Member to save up to 50% off the full series subscription. Series subscribers save over the individual ticket price, plus receive recordings to all the lectures in the series.

Lectures in this Series

Museum staff examining artifact with engraved hieroglyphs.

Archaeology in Action

Conserving Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

Recorded on Oct 2

Available to Series Subscribers Only

Excavation team working on a site in West Philadelphia.

Archaeology in Action

Excavating West Philadelphia’s Black Bottom

Recorded on Nov 6

Available to Series Subscribers Only

Road cutting through a forest.

Archaeology in Action

Collaboration to Reclaim Native American Ancestral Lands

Wednesday, Dec 4

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Aerial image of Motya.

Archaeology in Action

The Shape of Punic Cities

Wednesday, Jan 8

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Excavation team member holding a large wheeled tool.

Archaeology in Action

Modern Techniques for an Ancient Mesopotamian City

Wednesday, Feb 5

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Sherds and tools arranged on a desk.

Archaeology in Action

Southeast Asian Ceramics Under The Lens

Wednesday, Mar 5

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

An excavation at Abydos.

Archaeology in Action

Uncovering the Social and Political History of Ancient Egypt

Wednesday, Apr 2

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Fort Mifflin.

Archaeology in Action

Connecting Warriors Across Time through Archaeology

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Joyce White and team talking to people at Ban Chiang.

Archaeology in Action

Pioneering Research in Thailand and Laos

Thursday, Jun 5

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET