Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology has explored the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East since 1928—bringing the ancient world to life for generations of Michigan students, faculty, and staff. An internationally recognized institution, the Kelsey supports active archaeological fieldwork, advancing public and scholarly access to its collections through publications in diverse media and dynamic museum exhibitions and programs. The Kelsey Museum houses extensive collections of ancient Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic art and artifacts, primarily recovered from Michigan excavations in Egypt and Iraq before World War II. Each year, thousands of University of Michigan and K–12 students from the Metro Detroit area visit the museum to experience these objects firsthand. Through guided tours, object-handling classes, museum internships, and international fieldwork opportunities, the Kelsey further distinguishes a Michigan education. The museum is free and open to the public.
Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
The Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) is an international leader in research and student training. Its collections comprise a rich resource for the study of humanity’s past, including archaeological collections from around the world, diverse ethnographic collections, and extensive photographic and documentary archives. Most of the Museum’s archaeological collections derive from excavations and surveys and are enriched by accompanying field notes, site and survey maps, photographs, and other relevant documents and records. A portion of UMMAA collections are available through online exhibits and searchable databases, with some objects on exhibition in several of the University’s museums. Researchers interested in visiting the UMMAA collections are welcome to schedule an appointment. UMMAA is committed to working with descendant communities and extends a special welcome to people from these communities.
