Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Four objects installed in the exhibition case: a ceramic figurine of Harpocrates with an amphora in his arm seated next to an oven, a dog with pointed ears and a curly tail, and two 3D replicas of the dog painted in red, pink, and yellow.

Now on View | Through the Lens: Examining Colorful Objects from Karanis Visit the Kelsey Museum to see this mini-exhibition curated by graduate student Laurel Fricker.

FIRST® LEGO® League Resources Are you a student, teacher, or group looking to learn more about archaeology for the UNEARTHED challenge? Click here for resources!

The Kelsey Book Club Is Back! Register today for this year’s sessions.

Now on View | The Inhabited World: Living with Nature How did people living in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa interact with the world around them? View our graduate student–curated Object Spotlight, which explores how nature served as both a resource and an inspiration at this cultural crossroads.

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Fieldwork Notion Archaeological Survey in western Turkey

Research Conservator working on an Egyptian mummy mask

Publications U-M excavation in Karanis, Egypt, ca. 1927

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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 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.

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