Penn Museum
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3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-4000
Discover ancient civilizations and cultural artifacts from around the world at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. In the Egyptian Gallery, a grand 12-ton sphinx — the third largest on the planet — stands as the centerpiece of a preserved Egyptian royal palace.
Save the Dates: World Culture Days on select Saturdays and Sundays introduce families to different cultures through traditional music, games, foods, demonstrations and other activities.
Did You Know? Egyptian women placed scented fat on the top of their heads as a type of perfume. As the fat melted through their hair, the result would be sweet-smelling grease. Nov2010History
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Website: http://www.penn.museum
County: PA - Philadelphia
Cost Cutter: Pay-what-you-wish admission offered the last hour of everyday, 4-5pm on Tues. & Thurs.-Sun., and 7-8pm on Wed.
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Offers Field Trips?: yes
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