Museum · Philadelphia
Penn Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
The University of Pennsylvania's archaeology and anthropology museum: a 12-ton Egyptian sphinx, Ur's royal tombs and finds from the museum's own digs.
Independent guide, not the official Penn Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Penn Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children 5 and under; active US military personnel, walk-up; US veterans, walk-up; PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders, walk-up; and more below.
- Otherwise: adult admission — $23.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Military, veterans, K-12 teachers, EBT/ACCESS cardholders and Philadelphia high schoolers get in free, but only by walking up to the desk (not online).
- The Egypt Galleries are closed for renovation and reopen on 12 December 2026; Egyptian objects are still on view elsewhere.
- Closed Mondays; closes at noon on Saturday 14 November 2026.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children 5 and under | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forFree for active US military personnel, walk-up | military members and families | Walk-up only; show military ID. Families of active military are also free from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (Blue Star Museums). | No |
| Free forFree for US veterans, walk-up | veterans | Walk-up only; bring proof of veteran status. | No |
| Free forFree for PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders, walk-up | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | — | No |
| Free forFree for K-12 teachers, walk-up | teachers | Walk-up only; bring a teacher ID. | No |
| Free forSTAMP: free for Philadelphia high school students with ID, walk-up | Philadelphia High School students | — | No |
| Free forFree for Tribal Card holders, walk-up | Tribal cardholders | — | No |
Official prices
Penn Museum ticket prices
| Adult admission — Seniors 65+ $21; youth 6-17 and college students $14; children 5 and under free. | $23 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; closed Mondays and University of Pennsylvania holidays. Closes at noon on Sat 14 Nov 2026.
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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FAQ
Penn Museum: common questions
Is Penn Museum free?
Penn Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children 5 and under; active US military personnel, walk-up; US veterans, walk-up; PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders, walk-up; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $23.
Who gets free entry to Penn Museum?
Children under 6. Military members and families — walk-up only; show military ID. Families of active military are also free from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (Blue Star Museums).. Veterans — walk-up only; bring proof of veteran status.. EBT cardholders (Museums for All). Teachers — walk-up only; bring a teacher ID.. Philadelphia High School students. Tribal cardholders.
How much is a ticket to Penn Museum?
Adult admission costs $23 on the official site.
What day is Penn Museum closed?
Penn Museum is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; closed Mondays and University of Pennsylvania holidays. Closes at noon on Sat 14 Nov 2026.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- penn.museum/visit/plan-your-visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- penn.museum/visit/visitor-guidelines
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