Major League Archaeology
Mar. 31, 2026
By Quinn Russell Brown
The Penn Museum welcomes Philadelphia Phillies legend Brad Lidge to our Board of Advisors. He calls it a “full-circle moment.”
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Mar. 16, 2026
By Marc Marin Webb
Stronger in the Circle
Singers preserve and share Yezidi culture by bringing scenes from historical photos from the Penn Museum Archives to life through sound.
Feb. 11, 2026
By Quinn Russell Brown
New Art from Native Makers
Inside the Native North America Gallery, contemporary artworks star alongside the historic objects that inspired them.
Dec. 22, 2025
By Jessica Milby
Toy Stories
From finely crafted figures to colorful games, these playful objects are some of the most delightful surprises to pass through the Digitization Team’s workflow this year—and a reminder that play is universal.
Dec. 09, 2025
By Jessica Byler
The Secret Life of Silica Gel
Many artifacts in the collection can deteriorate in the wrong environment. The same beads found in new shoe packets quietly protect sensitive material from damaging humidity.
Nov. 25, 2025
By Katherine Blanchard
From Clay Tablets to Cookie Dough
Bake your own Mesopotamian-inspired cuneiform cookies with Penn Museum baker Katy Blanchard’s beloved holiday recipe.
Oct. 09, 2025
By Kate Pourshariati
Autobiography in the Archives
When piecing together the story of her father’s life, British-Guyanese filmmaker Noella Mingo enriched the portrait with footage from the Penn Museum.