Attractions on and Near Campus Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) Since 1887, the Penn Museum has transformed understanding of the human experience. Dedicated to building connections between cultures, the Museum welcomes everyone to uncover the ancient past, gain an understanding of our shared humanity, and find one’s own place in the arc of human history. Highlights include the 25,000-pound red granite Sphinx of the Pharaoh Ramses II, alongside brand-new galleries that showcase fascinating objects from the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central America. Activities of interest for students include “Making Workshops,” research opportunities, the Great Lecture Series, internships, and fellowships. The Penn Museum is free for anyone with a PennCard. Follow us @pennmuseum. Ȱ 3260 South St Philadelphia, PA 19104 Л (215) 898-4000 î penn.museum
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Founded in 1971, the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania is a major cultural destination and crossroads in the performing arts, connecting Philadelphia regional audiences and the University of Pennsylvania through exposure to innovative human expression in theatre, music, and dance. Ȱ 3680 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104 î AnnenbergCenter.org
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Morris Arboretum Our local arboretum is an ever-changing 92-acre landscape of colorful gardens, winding paths, bubbling fountains, and majestic trees. It includes the nationally award-winning Out on a Limb exhibit that puts you 50 feet up in the treetops (without having to climb!) The Morris Arboretum is a perfect escape in any season with special events all year long. Just 13 miles from Penn’s campus, it is accessible by car, bike, and public transportation. Admission is free with PennCard. Ȱ 100 East Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Л (215) 247-5777 î morrisarboretum.org
Institute of Contemporary Art Founded in 1963, ICA at Penn is committed to living artists and the cutting-edge art of our time. The museum presented Andy Warhol’s first solo exhibition in 1965 as well as significant shows of Agnes Martin, Robert Mapplethorpe, Glenn Ligon, Richard Artschwager, Karen Kilimnik, Lisa Yuskavage, and many others. In The New York Times, critic Roberta Smith observed, “On a surprisingly regular basis, the tiny Institute of Contemporary Art ... mounts exhibitions that make the contemporary art adventures of many larger museums look blinkered, timid, and hidebound.” ICA admission is always free. Ȱ 118 South 36th St Philadelphia, PA 19104 î icaphila.org
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