
Penn Museum
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The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, home to over a million objects from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia and the Americas. PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.
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Accessibility Features
Sign in to add a feature- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Automatic doorsLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Permanent rampLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Audio navigation / tour · Service animals welcome
- Audio navigation / tourLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Audio navigation / tour · Noise-canceling headphones available+2 more
- Audio navigation / tourLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Noise-canceling headphones availableLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Sensory bag / backpackLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Accessible parking · Automatic doors+3 more
- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Automatic doorsLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Permanent rampLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Nursing / lactation room · Service animals welcome
- Nursing / lactation roomLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • Main Entrance: ramp near South & 33rd Streets with a power-assisted door • East Entrance (off Convention Ave): power-assisted door and drop-off • Manual wheelchairs (standard and wide) to borrow at the East and Main entrances with ID • Lift between the Etruscan Italy and Greece galleries (3rd floor) — security staff assist; staff can open non-powered doors between Rome and Etruscan galleries • Accessible parking spaces in Garage 7 (Penn Museum garage, enter from Convention Ave), posted rates RESTROOMS • Accessible restrooms on the Lower Level near Harrison Auditorium (doors not power-assisted) • Single-occupancy restrooms on the Main Level (near Galleries 33 & 36) and Lower Level • Baby-changing on all levels; private lactation room on the Lower Level DEAF / HARD OF HEARING & BLIND / LOW VISION • Free Bloomberg Connects guide with voiceover, captions, audio transcripts, image zoom and font sizing • Staff trained in verbal description (per Visit Philadelphia) • Some cases have low light levels to protect light-sensitive objects AUTISM / SENSORY • Sensory bags at the Welcome Desk: map, communication cards, earplugs, noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, wobble cushion OTHER • Service animals welcome throughout • Personal care attendants admitted free • Programs for adults living with dementia and for students with developmental/intellectual disabilities (per Visit Philadelphia) • Visitor Services: 215-898-4001
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