All Eyes on Student Research
Jun. 4, 2026
By Samiya Sen
Students took the spotlight at the annual End of Year Showcase by the Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials.
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Apr. 14, 2026
By Katherine Blanchard
Hiding in Plain Sight
Some of the collection’s most compelling discoveries aren’t new—they’ve been waiting in storage. Near East Keeper Katherine Blanchard revisits artifacts catalogued over a century ago, uncovering meanings once overlooked.
Mar. 31, 2026
By Quinn Russell Brown
Major League Archaeology
The Penn Museum welcomes Philadelphia Phillies legend Brad Lidge to our Board of Advisors. He calls it a “full-circle moment.”
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.
