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Hands-On Activities

  1. Education and Outreach
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    2. For Undergraduate Students
  3. K–12 Education
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  6. Education and Outreach FAQs

Join us in our classroom for an up-close and personal look at the ancient world, led by Kelsey Museum staff. Hands-on experiences are available Monday through Friday (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) and require at least three weeks of advance notice to arrange. If you are interested in an object-handling session, we require six weeks of lead time (see below for more information).

Available Activities

  • Provenance, Provenience, and Partage—Problems in Museum Collecting: Why is it important to know where an artifact came from? 
  • Evidence of the Victorian Art Market: Learn how past fads and art trends continue to shape modern museums. 
  • Burial Boxes: What can tombs, grave markers, and grave goods tell us about individuals?
  • Kelsepolis Excavation Area: Step onto a recreated archaeological site and learn how archaeologists interpret their finds. Kelsepolis excavations are based on real Kelsey Museum excavations. 
  • Roman Coins and Imperial Propaganda: Explore the Roman Empire through its smallest monuments.

Object Handling

Advanced courses (300+) can request the opportunity to study artifacts from the collections. Six weeks of prior notice and curatorial approval are required.

Please schedule your object-handling session by filling out this form. Kelsey Museum education staff will be in touch with additional details.

Ready to Schedule?

To schedule your activity at the Kelsey Museum, fill out the form here with relevant details about your course, your desired date/time for a visit, and activity preferences. Please contact Shannon Ness with any questions.

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1390
kelseymuse@umich.edu
(734) 764-9304
(734) 763-8976
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