University of Michigan - Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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The University of Michigan’s Kelsey Museum of Archaeology houses a collection of over 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. A selection of those artifacts is featured within the Kelsey’s two floors of permanent gallery space, as well as within rotating special exhibitions. The museum is accessible to the public via the entrance on Maynard Street and is open Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and university holidays. The Kelsey offers free public tours and events throughout the year, both in person and virtual. More information and a schedule of events can be found on the museum’s website.
RonL40 | May 2024
Concise, excellent collection with superb explanations of everyday life.
The collections of the museum are centered on works from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Quality of the pieces is excellent... many of the works on view are equal to pieces at much larger...
GECF60 | August 2023
Excellent Collection, Great Location
Allow plenty of time to check out the exhibits. Well located and an easy walk from most other attractions in Ann Arbor. Well worth a visit.
VoixDuChocolat | September 2023
Brilliant Small Museum
Located on a campus of the University of Michigan, this museum is not large. But the exhibits are thoughtfully chosen and so well executed that it deserves a visit, even if (like me) you think you're...
Andrew K | June 2023
An A+ museum for the whole family
This has to be the best arranged and described archaeology museum we have ever been in, and we've been to many around the world. Not huge and overwhelming, but carefully curated and labeled.
fitzroyrules | May 2023
Perfect little museum of archaeology (with free tours)
I went on the free tour (and was the only one) and enjoyed an amazing explanation of multiple ancient societies and artefacts. I can't thank the docent enough for giving me her generous time and...
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