Using a Loan Box is a great way to bring a little bit of the Museum right into the classroom. On a limited basis, we can create a Loan Box for your class that contains artifacts from one of the many cultural groups represented in our Museum galleries.
A loan box can be borrowed for up to one month by school districts and libraries within driving distance of the Penn Museum.
A Loan Box contains 10-12 items, each with its own information card, and general information for the teacher/facilitator to make effective use of the materials.
Loan Box Themes
- Africa
- Ancient China
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece and Rome
- Ancient Mesoamerica (focus on the Maya)
- Ancient Mesopotamia
- Archaeology
- Native American groups (Woodlands, Plains, NW Coast, SW)
Loan boxes can also be custom created to fit a school or library's needs.
Basic Guidelines
- A minimum of two weeks notice is needed to organize a box for your group. We recommend scheduling your request further ahead, since only a few requests can be accommodated at any given time.
- A representative from your school or library must pick up and return the box, in person, during business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
- Loan objects must be stored in a locked cabinet when not in use.
- A $75 administrative fee is charged for each box. (Additional fees are charged for damaged or missing objects.)
Ms. Kim's 2nd grade class at the Community Partnership School, located in Philadelphia, borrowed a Native American-themed loan box. Using objects from the box and other resources, they created a mini-exhibit to share their knowledge with their families and other students.
Contact
Community Engagement Department
(215) 746-6774
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