The clothing, accessories, and decorations we put on our bodies tell stories about who we are. They shape how others see us and how we see ourselves. The Stories We Wear, an exhibit in the Merle-Smith Galleries on the lower level of Penn Museum, will be on display from September 25, 2021–June 12, 2022.

Showcasing 2,500 years of style and adornment through approximately 250 remarkable objects, The Stories We Wear reveals how clothing and accessories offer powerful expressions of identity—examining the purpose and meaning behind what we wear. Discover a spectacular array of attire, jewelry, uniforms, regalia, and tattoos. Explore common threads woven throughout stories that transcend language, culture, and time. Now and in the ancient past, close to home and far away, the stories we wear connect us.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.penn.museum/on-view/galleries-exhibitions/the-stories-we-wear.