Ghosts of the Past: The Haunted Halls of Philadelphia’s Penn Museum

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (commonly called Penn Museum) is a time honored hub for some of the world’s most fascinating artifacts and documents. A beautiful focal point, nestled in the greens of the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, the building was established in 1887 and has an extensive history peppered by research conducted by some of the sharpest minds in the world. As is often the case, that much history mixed with generations of antiquities has stirred up the spirits of scholars who have passed from this earth long ago. As beautiful and purposeful as the museum is, there are some scares to be had as well—both at night, and during the day.