The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is located on the University of Michigan’s central campus and is a unit of the University’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The museum has a comprehensive collection of over 100,000 ancient and medieval artifacts from civilizations of the Mediterranean and the East, including ancient Egyptian, Roman, Etruscan, Persian, and Islamic objects.

In addition to the vast collection of archeological artifacts, the museum is also home to valuable objects regarding the study of archeology, such as excavation records and archeological photographs. Among the museum's most significant holdings are a rare collection of Egyptian mummy masks, ancient Greek coins, Roman brick stamps and the largest collection of Parthian pottery outside Iraq. The Kelsey also offers evolving special exhibitions, educational programs for children, and various fieldwork projects.

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