The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum is a teaching collection for the Johns Hopkins University community dedicated to the interactive and interdisciplinary study, research, preservation, and interpretation of archaeological and historical objects.
By facilitating hands-on, original investigation of its collections, the museum advances the mission of the Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, which is to support discovery that creates new knowledge. The museum is committed to sharing these discoveries with the Johns Hopkins University community, members of the general public, and academic researchers through exhibitions, publications, and online resources.
Governance
The Archaeological Museum is part of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and operates under the oversight of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The museum is managed by a professional staff responsible for collections care, exhibitions, and teaching. To learn more about our team, visit our People page.
The museum is guided by a Faculty Advisory Committee made up of faculty with expertise in the ancient cultures represented in the collection. This committee is also knowledgeable in the legal compliance requirements and ethical standards related to antiquities and archaeological materials, including museum collecting policies and disclosure practices.
All proposed acquisitions are reviewed by the Faculty Advisory Committee. Their recommendations determine whether an item is accepted into the museum collection. For more information, please see our Donations policy.
Faculty Advisory Committee
The Archaeological Museum’s Faculty Advisory Committee currently consists of the following members:
- Karen ní Mheallaigh, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities, Chair, Classics
- Matthew Roller, Professor, Classics
- Glenn M. Schwartz, Whiting Professor of Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies
- Marie-Lys Arnette, Assistant Professor, Alexander Badawy Chair in Egyptian Art and Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies
- Marian Feldman, W.H. Collins Vickers Chair in Archaeology, Professor, History of Art and Near Eastern Studies
- Jennifer Stager, Assistant Professor, History of Art
- Jennifer Kingsley, Associate Teaching Professor and Director, Museums and Society Program