UNEARTHING THE PAST SINCE 1900
UNEARTHING THE PAST SINCE 1900
闯辞颈苍听Friends of ASOR from April 16-17, 2026 for exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of Philadelphia鈥檚 premier cultural institutions, featuring expert-led tours and insights into spaces highlighting the archaeology and art of the ancient Middle East and Mediterranean.
Tour itinerary:
Thursday, April 16 | Penn MuseumParticipants will spend the day at the Penn Museum, with guided visits to the Middle East Galleries, the聽Preserving Assyria聽exhibition, and the Babylonian and Near Eastern collections. The program will also include access to the museum鈥檚 conservation laboratories, offering insight into current preservation and research practices.Friday, April 17 | Barnes FoundationThe second day starts at the Barnes Foundation with a private lecture followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman collections.Friday, April 17 | Philadelphia Art MuseumThe itinerary continues in the afternoon at the Philadelphia Art Museum, with a behind-the-scenes tour with PMA conservators.
Pricing: $325
All ticket prices include a tax-deductible $150 donation to Friends of ASOR.Participants are responsible for their own transportation, hotel, and meals.
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Cancellation Policy
17吃瓜strongly recommends that all participants purchase travel insurance because 17吃瓜is required to make non-refundable deposits. 17吃瓜cannot be responsible for refunds except as noted below.
All tax-deductible gifts to ASOR鈥檚 Friends of 17吃瓜outreach initiatives are irrevocable and thus not refundable.
*Full itinerary is subject to change.