Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Graphic showing two statues of George Washington. The statue on the left is a plaster replica Antonio Canova’s earlier marble sculpture of George Washington, who is dressed in Roman military armor as Cincinnatus, holding a tablet and quill. On the right is Horatio Greenough’s marble sculpture showing George Washington seated on a throne, with one hand upraised and the other holding a sword.

“There Are in America, No Kings, Princes, or Nobles”: Caesar, Cato, and Washington In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, our latest Kelsey in Focus installation examines the links between the Founding Fathers and ancient Rome.

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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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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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