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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Recent News

Kelsey Museum to Receive $1.15M Gift From Alum and Donor Steve Klinsky

The major gift will support five archaeological expeditions around the world as well as educational programming for K–12 students in Michigan.

Weni the Elder Exhibition Opens in Sohag, Egypt

In October 2024, the AMC Project team celebrated the opening of “The Governor of Upper Egypt Weni the Elder and the Origins of the Osiris Festival”—an exhibition paralleled by a photo show at the Kelsey Museum.

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Regular Hours 

  • Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Closed Mondays and University Holidays
  • See our Planning Your Visit page for the Kelsey’s 2024–2025 holiday hours

Welcome

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology supports teaching and research on Classical, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern archaeology through stewardship of its rich collections, an active exhibitions program, and sponsorship of ongoing field research. The Kelsey houses a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts, of which approximately 1,500 are on permanent display; in addition, the museum mounts 2–3 special exhibitions annually. As an exhibit museum at a public university, the Kelsey embraces a vigorous public outreach mission, engaging with local residents and visitors of all ages, from kindergarten through retirement. It also serves as the headquarters of the University of Michigan’s graduate program in ancient Mediterranean art and archaeology.

AAM Accredited

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.