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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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New Spotlight Exhibition Opens Next Month
The fourth installment of the Crossroads of Culture Object Spotlight series will open in June.
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Welcome
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology supports teaching and research on Mediterranean, North African, 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, and mounts special exhibitions each year. As a 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.
The Kelsey Is Open to All Audiences
Our galleries are open to all audiences during our regular visiting hours. Click the “Plan Your Visit” button below for more information about what to expect when you arrive.
Events
Jun
21
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights and Hidden Gems
Dave Horrocks, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Jun
22
Read and Look | Greece! Rome! Monsters!
Connie Powers, Docent
12:30 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Jun
22
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Goddesses of the Kelsey Museum
Linda Kimmel, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Jun
28
Saturday Sampler Tour | Trash or Treasure? Extraordinarily Ordinary Kelsey Artifacts
Kristen Goodman, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Jun
29
Sunday Drop-In Tour | “When I Grow Up I Want to Be...An Archaeologist!”
Connie Powers, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Jul
05
Read and Look | The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
Carolyn Nouhan, Docent
11:15 AM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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