Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

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Events at this venue

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  • Inside the Temple of Murals: Teen Saturdays Workshop

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    In-Person Youth Program Join us for an immersive virtual reality workshop at the Harvard Peabody Museum, where teens can discover the fascinating art of the ancient Maya through the Bonampak murals located in Chiapas, Mexico. Through engaging activities and discussions, teens will explore the themes depicted in these murals, including dance, music, and ceremonial rituals. […]

  • Animating Ancient Assyria: Teen Saturdays Workshop

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Take a time machine to an ancient Assyrian royal palace! In this workshop, teens will be introduced to augmented reality using Snapchat features to overlay digital content on exhibits. Explore art from 640 BCE that depicts royal victories, lion hunts, epic battles, and ancient rituals. Watch stone monuments spring to life with color and movement. […]

  • Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Venture on archaeological expeditions around the world in this annual event for all ages. Talk with archaeologists who study ancient Egyptian, Aztec, and Inca civilizations and more. Try ancient cuneiform […]

  • Augmented Reality Maya Chocolate Plate

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Drop-in Activity For International Archaeology Day, "shrink" yourself down to "walk" into an ancient Maya vessel using augmented reality! Maya women were often essential for uniting kingdoms. When a marriage was arranged between Maya royal families, kings would exchange gifts like this ceramic three-legged plate for serving chocolate. Use the museum's iPad as a "magic […]

  • ¡Celebremos El Salvador!

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Celebrate the vibrant culture and natural history of El Salvador. Enjoy captivating folk dances by Grupo Torogoz and try hands-on activities including corn grinding and painting with cochineal insects. Go […]

  • ArtsThursdays at HMSC

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Explore the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture at night! Enjoy free admission at two HMSC museums as part of ArtsThursdays. All ages are welcome. Harvard Museum of Natural History Visit the new exhibits Swimming with Sharks and In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers, as well as the world-famous Glass Flowers. Find your birthstone in the […]

  • ArtsThursdays: Light Up the Museums!

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Join us for a free night at two of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Enjoy handcrafted mocktails by CraftHouse Bartending and desserts in the galleries. Take some snaps in our photo booth, or lounge around in our light-up chairs while participating in museum-themed crafts. Food and drinks are complimentary, but supplies are limited […]