October Events: International Archaeology Day, Monsters & More

PHILADELPHIA – The Penn Museum has reopened to the public, providing a safe, awe-inspiring experience, with events online throughout October.

Mark International Archaeology Day on Oct. 17 with activities for kids that provide the foundation for future careers, including:

Analyzing 5,000-Year-Old Seeds
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:00 am
This interactive workshop with the Museum’s Center of the Analysis of Archaeological Materials (CAAM) looks at how science and archaeology can answer important questions about people from the past through examining 5,000-year-old seeds. Pay-what-you-wish. Ages 12+.

Reading Ancient Artifacts
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11:00 am
“At-Home Anthro: Live!” is an interactive family-friendly program that offers hands-on projects. Pay-what-you-wish.

Ask the Scientists: Ancient “-ologies” – co-hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1:00 pm
Kids lead the conversation as they learn more about archaeology and paleontology from two experts in the field: Dr. Meg Kassabaum, an archaeologist from the Penn Museum and Dr. Ted Daeschler, a paleontologist from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Free.

And for adults:
Monsters, Myths, and Legends in partnership with Philly Loves Beer
Saturday, Oct. 17 & 30, 7:00 pm
Descend into the strange, mystifying underworld of frightening creatures, like vampires, werewolves, and gruesome intestine-faced demons to unlock their origins through a virtual storytelling adventure. Featuring special guests including local icon Eric Jaffe, this event pairs well with a Philly Loves Beer “Mystery 6” pack to get everyone into the Halloween “spirit.” $10. “Mystery 6” pack sold separately at selected neighborhood bottle shops.

Game Night: Couples Edition – Ancient Egypt
Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8:00 pm
In this adults-only edition of Game Night, teams of two compete against other dynamic duos as they explore the Egypt Galleries in an intimate digital tour. Couples interact with other participants through fun chats, polls, and quizzes all about ancient Egypt. $10 per couple.

The full calendar of events can be found here.

Admission to the Penn Museum is free for individual high school students (Tuesdays-Fridays from 3:00-5:00 pm and weekends from 10:00 am-5:00 pm). Admission always free for teachers, active duty military and reservist personnel, as well as veterans with identification and PennCard holders.

The Penn Museum offers timed tickets online to ensure a calm, crowd-free experience. As a part of its safety protocols, facial coverings are required. One-way directional routes maximize social distancing inside the galleries and gardens, plus guests are still able to explore more using touch-free digital interactives with the help of an individual-use stylus. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building. The Museum is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:00 am—5:00 pm.

Plan a safe visit here.