Today. Experience the mystery of the ancient past, gain an understanding of our shared humanity, and find your own place in the arc of human history. Not only can visitors uncover artifacts from 10,000 years of human history including mummies, Asian Art, African masks, Greek pottery and Native American art; but since the Penn Museum is also a research institution there are endless opportunities to chat with active Archaeologists and Anthropologists as well as witness first-hand how history is preserved in our conservation laboratory. You don’t need your passport to travel the world, all under one roof at the Penn Museum!