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“world renowned showcase in history”
The Oriental Institute Museum is a world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East. The museum displays objects recovered by Oriental Institute excavations in permanent galleries devoted to ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and the ancient site of Megiddo, as well as rotating special exhibits.
This is an amazing museum displaying artifacts that will certainly thrill art lovers--especially those with an interest in the Assyrian empire, Egypt, and ancient Ur--Abramam's hometown. I love... Read more
A must visit for any ancient enthusiast. Note the new name ISAC Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures. Those many of the literature still refer to the old name "OI". I oftem founf myself... Read more
Amazing museum. I love their Assyrian section. Extremely photogenic. Great for learning history. Free admission. Friendly staff. Read more
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Oriental Institute Museum
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- Sun, Tue, Thu - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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