The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts’ Look to Michigan campaign priorities connect our rich past to our boundless and bright future. Learn how you can support this legacy of leadership and discovery at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Recent News
They Wanted Cicero, They Got Gladiators: Bare-Knuckle Boxers and the Fight for Citizen Identity
Celebrate U-M’s Democracy Week at the Kelsey Museum with a talk from guest lecturer Dean Hammer.
Helmut Puff Appointed Director of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Meet Helmut Puff, who was recently named the Kelsey Museum’s 12th director.
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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.
Our galleries are open to all audiences during our regular visiting hours. Click the “Plan Your Visit” button below for more information about what to expect when you arrive.
Events
Sep
13
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Animals in the Ancient World
Robin Little, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Sep
17
Multi
Third Thursday | Late Night at the Kelsey!
4:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Sep
17
Digging Deeper Lecture | They Wanted Cicero, They Got Gladiators: Bare-Knuckle Boxers and the Fight for Citizen Identity
Dean Hammer, Franklin and Marshall College
5:00 PM
Newberry Hall, Room 125
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Sep
17
Kelsey Book Club |
Babylonia
Gabe Key, IPAMAA
6:00 PM
Newberry Hall, Room 124
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
