Welcome
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 ancient and medieval objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Near East. When the Museum reopens in November 2009, a selection of these artifacts will be displayed in the new William E. Upjohn Exhibit Wing. The Kelsey will also offer special exhibitions that change annually.

In addition to mounting exhibitions, the Museum sponsors research, educational programs for children, and fieldwork projects, as well as housing the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology.

Featured Object

This 4th-century BC red-figure fish plate from Campania, Italy, will be on display in the new Upjohn Wing. Learn more about this object.

Highlights
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2009, to attend the grand opening of the William E. Upjohn Exhibit Wing. Rediscover the wonders of the ancient world! View photos of the Upjohn Wing under construction.

Kelsey conservators participate in fieldwork at Tel Kedesh, Israel, from May 23 to July 17, 2009. Read their dig diary.

The Kelsey continues an active fieldwork program while we are closed. Learn more in the latest Kelsey Museum Newsletter.