Happening @ Michigan

Saturday Sampler Tour | The Archaeology of Birth and Childhood

Until relatively recently in human history, pregnancy, birth, and early childhood were dangerous times for women and children. On this tour,...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Coins

Whether made of humble bronze or shining gold, ancient coins are an important tool in the archaeologist's and art historian's quest for...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Around the Table

Whether it was an elaborate Greek symposium or a small family dinner in Pompeii, people had to eat! On this tour, learn more about what all...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum

In town for the Ann Arbor Art Fair? Take a break from the heat and join us for an air-conditioned tour of the highlights of the Kelsey...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Excavations at Karanis, Egypt: 1924–1935

Almost half of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology's collection comes from the University of Michigan excavations at Karanis, Egypt. On this...

Saturday Sampler Tour | "Ugly" Objects

Are you a fan of the "Ugly Object of the Month" series on the Kelsey Museum blog? Do you have a favorite ugly-but-cute object in the...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Greek Mythology in Art and Artifact

Once you start to look closely, you’ll be amazed at how many Kelsey artifacts are decorated with heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Sculpture Speaks

When you think of Greek or Roman art, do you imagine beautiful sculpture? Have you always wondered what happened to the noses on ancient...

Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "In Egyptian Times"

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "In Egyptian Times," by Kate Davies...

Curator Tour | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern

Christopher Ratté

On Sunday, September 9, 2018, curator Christopher Ratté will offer a tour of the special exhibition, "Urban Biographies". Dr. Ratté is a...