November 04, 2016
Courtesy of Penn Museum/PhillyVoice
Do you believe in magic? The Penn Museum will explore ancient magic in new exhibit.
Do you believe in magic? Many in the ancient world did. In the new exhibit "Magic in the Ancient World," the Penn Museum looks in-depth at objects once used for magic in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome.
On Nov. 12, the museum will host a special celebration of ancient and modern magic in conjunction with the new exhibit.
The event will feature discussions on spells, curses, lucky numbers, amulets and divination. There will also be guided tours and palm or tarot card readings.
The schedule of events:
11 a.m. "Divination in Ancient Greece and Rome" talk by Peter Struck
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tarot card readings (first-come, first-served)
12:30 p.m. "Magic in the Ancient World" gallery tour with Michael Freeman
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Palm readings (first-come, first-served)
1:30 p.m. "Divination in Far East" talk by Adam Smith
2 p.m. "Magic in the Ancient World" gallery tour with Michael Freeman
2:30 p.m. Divination workshop with Jean Turfa
3 p.m. "Divination in Ancient Mesopotamia" talk by Ann Guinan
All activities in the celebration are free with museum admission, which is $10-$15 per person.
Saturday, Nov. 12
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free with museum admission
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
(215) 898-4000
