The University of Pennsylvania's museum of archaeology and anthropology in University City, with Sensory Bags (noise-canceling headphones, child-sized earplugs, fidget toys, a wobble cushion and communication cards) available upon request at the Welcome Desk.
Sensory supports. Sensory Bags at the Welcome Desk.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; closed Mondays. Closes early at 12 pm on Nov 14 2026. Also closed on the holidays the University of Pennsylvania observes: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Main Entrance on South Street across from Franklin Field; East Entrance and drop-off off Convention Avenue)
“Sensory Bags with tactile and calming materials are available upon request at the Welcome Desk.”
“We want all visitors to feel comfortable exploring our galleries.”
Each Sensory Bag includes a museum map, communication cards, disposable child-sized earplugs, noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, a wobble cushion seat and sanitizing wipes. For any additional needs or questions, contact the museum at 215.898.4001 or visitorservices@pennmuseum.org.
Families: the museum gives two answers on outside food. Its visitor guidelines say no outside food or drink except bottled water, while its Family Visits page says families are welcome to bring their own meals to enjoy in the gardens or in the Group Dining areas. Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. The Museum Café on the Main Level sells kids' meals and is open Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 3 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Baby-changing stations are on all levels. Private lactation space is on the Lower Level; ask East Entrance desk staff for access. Single-occupancy restrooms are on the Main Level near Galleries 33 and 36 and on the Lower Level near Harrison Auditorium.
The free Bloomberg Connects digital guide has voiceover, captions, audio transcripts, image zoom and font size adjustments, in 50+ languages.
Admission: adults $23; seniors 65 and over $21; youth 6 to 17 and college students $14; children 5 and under, members, and Penn faculty, staff and students free. Free, walk-up only: ACCESS/EBT card holders, active U.S. military personnel and veterans, K-12 teachers, Philadelphia high school students with ID (STAMP) and Tribal Card holders; Penn Medicine/CHOP patients and staff, walk-up or online with a code. Active military and their families are free from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day (Blue Star Museums, walk-up only). A Community Library Pass from your library admits 2 adults and household children under 18. The Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, Dec 27 2026, 11 am to 4 pm, is a Free Community Day. Advance tickets online are encouraged but not required.
All ticket sales are final, with no refunds; if you can't make your reserved date, staff can help you reschedule within one year of purchase.
Personal Care Attendants with a visitor with disabilities are free for general admission, special exhibitions, public programs and tours; get the ticket at the entrance desks. For programs that need reservations, call Visitor Services at 215.898.4001 during open hours or email visitorservices@pennmuseum.org.
Parking: the Museum Garage (Garage 7) entrance is on Convention Avenue, just east of the museum; Penn Parking sets the rates, and you pay by credit or debit card before exiting. Designated spots for museum guests may be available even if signs say full or permit only: tell the attendant you are visiting the museum. The garage is under renovation and spaces may be more limited than usual; if it is full, try the Penn Park Garage (31st and Lower Walnut Street) or the Chestnut 34 Garage (34th Street, north of Chestnut), which take ParkMobile reservations. Accessible parking is in Garage 7 at posted rates, first come, first served. You can be dropped off at the East Entrance. SEPTA Penn Medicine Station is across the street.
Manual wheelchairs (standard and wide) to borrow at the East and Main Entrances, first come, first served, with a valid ID.
