Need a break from the classroom? Add a dash of archaeology to your course!
With artifacts spanning more than 5,000 years from across the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East, there’s something for everyone to discover at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology.
For University Instructors
The Kelsey Museum offers a variety of thematic tours and supplemental activities that can be customized to suit your course’s curriculum.
For large courses with multiple sections, we ask the lead instructor to make the reservation for all students. GSIs can make requests for their individual sections only.
University classes are encouraged to visit only during their scheduled course hours. If your class meets outside of 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Monday through Friday, please submit a request with your desired visit date/time and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Program Offerings
| Guided Tour | Classroom Visit | Guided Activity | Time in the Galleries | |
| What is it? | A guided, in-person tour of our permanent galleries. Non-English-language tours are available | We’ll come to you with a customized presentation. Ideal for large lecture courses and classes meeting on North Campus | Think like an archaeologist and flex your creativity through different hands-on activities | Explore the galleries at your own pace and in your own style |
| Duration | ~40–50 minutes | ~30–50 minutes | ~40–50 minutes |
Available during regular museum hours |
| Number of students | Up to 25* | Unlimited | Up to 30* | Up to 25* |
| Advance notice required | At least three weeks | At least three weeks | Three weeks for most activities; six weeks for object handling | Minimal; reservations are required to ensure space for your visit |
*Classes larger than 15 may be divided into smaller groups. This is for the safety of the artifacts.
Questions?
For inquiries related to university tours, activities, and resources, please contact the Shannon Ness, university programs coordinator in the Education Department, at snness@umich.edu.
