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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Recent News
Heads Up! Upcoming May Gallery Closures
The Upjohn Wing will temporarily close for key maintenance work in May.
Save the Dates! April Lectures at the Kelsey Museum
Learn about our upcoming Digging Deeper events on April 10 and 17!
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Welcome
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.
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 will be closed from Monday, May 12, through Friday, May 23, for spring cleaning.
We will reopen on Saturday, May 24, at 11:00 AM. We appreciate your patience as we make important repairs to the galleries to ensure the safety of the ancient objects in our collection.
Events
May
03
Read and Look | The Water Princess
Carolyn Nouhan, Docent
11:15 AM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May
04
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Calling on the Ancient Gods of the Kelsey
Doug White, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May
09
Mid-Day Morsel Tour | Gladiators: Life in the Arena
Shannon Ness, University Programs Coordinator
12:30 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May
10
Saturday Sampler Tour | Connections in the Ancient Mediterranean
Linda Kimmel, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May
11
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Women in the Ancient World: A Mother’s Day Tour
Dottie Sims, Docent
2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey is now a participant in Museums for All. Click here to learn more.
