Free Entry at the Penn Museum: Wawa Welcome to America Celebration

Bring your friends and family to explore the Penn Museum for FREE as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in America! Explore our shared humanity across 10,000 years of history—from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today. Take in the vibrant cultures of Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, and Mexico & Central America through ancient artifacts, world wonders, and contemporary artworks. Don’t miss special exhibitions Preserving Assyria and U-2 Spy Planes & Aerial Archaeology. This is also your last chance to experience Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now before it closes on July 7. This powerful exhibition explores the stories, resilience, and living traditions of Native communities across North America. In between adventures, take a moment in our tranquil gardens and courtyards filled with lush seasonal foliage, relaxing fountains and ponds, and communal spaces to picnic and play.