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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Old Fourth Ward

Step through a full-scale replica of a Pompeii villa room, then pull open the drawers beneath the display cases to discover even more treasures. This free museum packs 100,000 ancient artifacts into an intimate space that rewards curious explorers.

Mediterranean archaeology
Free admission
Family-friendly
Intimate scale

Tips

🗄️"open the drawers beneath the display cases — there's so much to discover!"
🐱"the cat mummy was a personal favorite"
🌙visit on third Thursdays for extended evening hours

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

434 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

Free

lsa.umich.edu

Upcoming at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Friday, Jun 12
Mid-Day Morsel | Drop-In Tour

Mid-Day Morsel | Drop-In Tour

June 12 at 12:30pm

Sneak away from your desk for a 30-minute plunge into ancient history. This lunchtime tour serves up a quick taste of the Kelsey's Mediterranean treasures, from Egyptian artifacts to the drawers full of hidden surprises beneath the displays.

Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday Sampler Tour | Magic in the Ancient World

Saturday Sampler Tour | Magic in the Ancient World

June 13 at 11:15am

Step inside a world of ancient spells and protective amulets. This free guided tour reveals how Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Romans used magic to heal, curse enemies, and win divine favor, with artifacts that bring these mystical practices to life.

Sunday, Jun 14
Sunday Drop-In Tour | “It’s the Little Things”

Sunday Drop-In Tour | “It’s the Little Things”

June 14 at 2pm

Free guided tour spotlighting tiny artifacts that pack a punch: grotesques, mummy tags, ushabtis, and dice reveal how small objects shaped daily life in ancient worlds.

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