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Need a break from the classroom? Add a dash of archaeology to your course!

With artifacts spanning more than 5,000 years from across the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East, there’s something for everyone to discover at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology.

The Kelsey Museum offers a variety of thematic tours and supplemental activities that can be customized to suit your course’s curriculum.

For large courses with multiple sections, we ask the lead instructor to make the reservation for all students. GSIs can make requests for their individual sections only.

University classes are encouraged to visit only during their scheduled course hours. If your class meets outside of 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Monday through Friday, please submit a request with your desired visit date/time and we will do our best to accommodate you.

  Guided Tour Classroom Visit Guided Activity Time in the Galleries
What is it? A guided, in-person tour of our permanent galleries. Non-English-language tours are available We’ll come to you with a customized presentation. Ideal for large lecture courses and classes meeting on North Campus Think like an archaeologist and flex your creativity through different hands-on activities Explore the galleries at your own pace and in your own style
Duration ~40–50 minutes ~30–50 minutes

~40–50 minutes

Available during regular museum hours
Number of students Up to 25* Unlimited Up to 30* Up to 25*
Advance notice required At least three weeks At least three weeks Three weeks for most activities; six weeks for object handling Minimal; reservations are required to ensure space for your visit

*Classes larger than 15 may be divided into smaller groups. This is for the safety of the artifacts.

For inquiries related to university tours, activities, and resources, please contact the Shannon Ness, university programs coordinator in the Education Department, at snness@umich.edu.