Penn Museum
The archaeology museum of the University of Pennsylvania, home to North America’s largest sphinx and two Zhaoling steed reliefs from China.
Its treasures include a granite sphinx weighing about 13 tons and “Ram in a Thicket” excavated from the royal tombs of Ur. The China gallery displays Sa Lu Zi and Quan Mao Hua, two of the Six Steeds of Zhaoling, the mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty. It is a must-see for visitors from China. Admission is about US$18, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Located on the Penn campus, it can easily be combined with a stroll through University City.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mütter Museum
- Rittenhouse Square
- The Franklin Institute
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Boathouse Row & Fairmount Park
- Rodin Museum
- Barnes Foundation
- Philadelphia Zoo