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 150,000 objects from the ancient Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. 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, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. 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.
Stacey W | August 2025
Very Cool Museum!
I used to love coming to this museum as a student. It was much smaller two decades ago, and we entered from State Street, but the general cool feeling was the same. I loved the upstairs with the...
Jennifer A | July 2024
Lovely museum for quiet contemplation of the ancient world
Beautiful museum on the University of Michigan campus. It was a peaceful and cool retreat from the summer heat! Amazing collection of art and objects from the ancient world. The recreation of a...
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...
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