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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • ¡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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes!

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

    Teen Saturdays! is designed for Latino teens interested in culture and community. High school students of Hispanic heritage are invited to monthly workshops to explore notions of culture and identity through bilingual discussions, hands-on activities, and exploring their reactions to exhibits. Sign up for one session or more. Meet people, munch on snacks, learn something […]

  • International Archaeology Day: Meet an Archaeologist

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

    Drop in to learn about archaeology with graduate students. Join archaeologist Jack Bishop and examine ancient stone tools for a glimpse into the early domestication of animals and the rise […]

  • Members Night at the Museum (Hybrid Event)

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

    Harvard Museums of Science & Culture members are invited to a fun, informative, rotating tour of our newest exhibitions. Curators, exhibitions staff, and educators will discuss the making of Mediterranean Marketplaces in the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Muchos Méxicos in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, and From the Hands of […]

  • Mexican Red: The Perfect Color that Changed the World (Free Virtual Event) / Rojo Mexicano: El Color Perfecto que Cambió el Mundo (Conferencia Virtual Gratuita)

    Gabriela Soto Laveaga, Professor of the History of Science and Antonio Madero Professor for the Study of Mexico, Harvard University Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) is a small insect that produces a brilliant red pigment. Found in textiles, paintings, cosmetics, and many other objects that span the globe, cochineal is an integral part of world history. Cochineal […]

  • Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard

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

    Experience an epic day of archaeological events with the family! Activities are scattered across two museums — the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East — so explore Native North American, Central American, Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Mediterranean archaeology. Throw a spear with a spear thrower. Talk to […]