Penn Museum
Remains of second victim of 1985 Philadelphia police bombing discovered at Penn Museum
The museum, which previously came under scrutiny for possessing the remains of another victim of the MOVE bombing, has been conducting an inventory of its biological anthropology section
A new study seeks to establish ethical collecting practices for US museums
The Penn Cultural Heritage Center’s three-year national study amplifies ongoing calls for transparency and will provide a collecting framework
Report condemns two University of Pennsylvania anthropologists for ‘gross insensitivity’ in handling of human remains from a 1985 police attack
Investigation recommends a review of Penn Museum practices while clearing the two individuals of unethical conduct
Whitney voluntarily recognises a union local, sparing employees the need to organise a vote
From curators to porters, more than 180 workers are involved in the effort as labour campaigns multiply among US art institutions
Penn Museum apologises for allowing the use of human remains of Black Philadelphians in an online class
The statement follows a petition condemning the institution and calling for a public investigation
Penn Museum announces recommendations for repatriation of human skulls
The museum holds a collection of more than 1,000 remains amassed in the mid-19th century to uphold theories of racial superiority
Penn Museum hands over fragments of 387 ancient clay tablets to Iraqi Embassy
Archaeologists say the tablets, unearthed nearly a century ago, are akin to receipts
Opening new galleries and showcasing its sphinx, Penn Museum rebrands its image
Museum at the University of Pennsylvania will open 10,000 sq. ft of reimagined spaces
Penn Museum unveils multi-phase revamp
University museum will highlight its archaeological expeditions in new galleries