Saturday Sampler Tour | Halloween at the Kelsey: The Spooky, Weird, and Magical

The Kelsey Museum is the perfect place to spend the weekend before Halloween. Instead of haunted houses or jack-o’-lanterns, you’ll find real treasures from the ancient world that connect with Halloween themes in surprising ways. Discover mummies, magical inscriptions, and statues missing their heads. These objects weren’t created for Halloween, but they invite us to think about the same ideas—mystery, spirits, spells, and the afterlife—that make the holiday so fascinating today. Step out of the pumpkin patch and into the galleries to see how many artifacts we can find that remind us of Halloween!

This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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• This Thursday, 16th October, 04:00 pm, Third Thursday | Late Night at the Kelsey! in Ann Arbor
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• Next Sunday, 26th October, 02:00 pm, Sunday Drop-In Tour | Highlights of the Egyptian Collection in Ann Arbor