BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Archaeological Institute of America - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.archaeological.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Archaeological Institute of America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20250319T161310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T161310Z UID:10007622-1744462800-1744471800@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Inside the Temple of Murals: Teen Saturdays Workshop DESCRIPTION:In-Person Youth Program \nJoin 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. In a hands-on activity\, they will recreate elements from the murals using similar pigments and traditional Maya art techniques\, encouraging them to appreciate the materials and methods of Maya artists. \nTeen Saturday Workshops are offered bilingually in Spanish and English. They are designed to build community and improve the museum experience for multicultural teens. Snacks provided! \n$10 fee includes free admission to all HMSC museums following the workshop. \nAdvance registration required. \nTeens receive a membership worth $100 after attending three or more Teen Saturday Workshops per semester. Or\, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions. \nFebruary 8: Writing Maya Glyphs\nMarch 8: Divine Maya Cacao\nApril 12: Inside the Temple of Murals\nMay 17: Cochineal Red \nPresented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/inside-the-temple-of-murals-teen-saturdays-workshop/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04-12-TS-mural-detail.jpg GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20241104T174619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174619Z UID:10007384-1731157200-1731166200@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Animating Ancient Assyria: Teen Saturdays Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nExplore 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. Through activities\, teens will decide what other exhibits should get the Snapchat lens treatment. \nTeen Saturdays Workshops are designed to build community and improve the museum experience for multicultural and Spanish-speaking teens. Workshops are presented bilingually in Spanish and English. Snacks provided! \n$10 fee includes free admission to all HMSC museums following the workshop. \nTeens in high school ages 14–18 receive a membership worth $100 after attending three or more 2024 fall semester Teen Saturday Workshops. Or\, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions. \nSeptember 14: Inside Egyptian Tombs\nOctober 5: Creative 3D Design\nNovember 9: Animating Ancient Assyria\nDecember 7: Marvelous Holograms \nBring a smartphone. A limited number of tablets will be available for loan. Make a note on your registration form if you want to borrow one. \nPresented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/animating-ancient-assyria-teen-saturdays-workshop/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Other Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-09-teen-saturdays-assyria-detail.jpg GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20240305T143043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T143043Z UID:10007086-1712494800-1712505600@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard DESCRIPTION: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 writing and a new app that animates detailed wall art in Assyrian palaces. Peer beneath the ground with a virtual reality experience\, and check out our “lab” to join students analyzing archaeological evidence. Discover these and other surprises during this popular Spring event. \nRegular museum admission rates apply. Free event parking starting at 12:00 pm at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. \nPresented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/amazing-archaeology-fair-at-harvard-4/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/04-07-amazing-arch-©TonyRinaldo_detail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20231011T145253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T145253Z UID:10007031-1697886000-1697896800@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Augmented Reality Maya Chocolate Plate DESCRIPTION:Drop-in Activity \nFor 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 window” to discover fine details on one such plate that cannot be seen on the actual artifact. A gallery facilitator will guide you through the experience and will share more about the Maya. \nRegular museum admission rates apply. \nPhoto © Tony Rinaldo URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/augmented-reality-maya-chocolate-plate-2/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:International Archaeology Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-21-maya-plate-TonyRinaldo-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20230822T135529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T135529Z UID:10006949-1694952000-1694962800@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:¡Celebremos El Salvador! DESCRIPTION: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 on a scavenger hunt and discover the rich heritage of animals\, minerals\, and artifacts from the region. Join an archaeologist for a live-streamed tour of Joya de Cerén\, the Pompeii of Latin America. Take a break with Spanish Story Time\, enjoy traditional Salvadoran cuisine (available for purchase)\, and enter a raffle to win a museum gift basket. All are welcome to explore\, learn\, and celebrate with us! \nFree admission. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presented by the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture\, in collaboration with the Consulate General of El Salvador in Boston and Ministry of Culture\, Government of El Salvador. \nCelebre la vibrante cultura e historia natural de El Salvador. Disfrute de los cautivadores bailes folclóricos del Grupo Torogoz y pruebe actividades como moler maíz y pintar con insectos cochinillas. Participe en una búsqueda del tesoro y descubra el rico patrimonio de animales\, minerales y artefactos de la región. Únase a un arqueólogo para una visita virtual a Joya de Cerén\, la Pompeya de Latinoamérica. Tómese un descanso con la hora de cuentos en español\, disfrute de comida tradicional salvadoreña (a la venta) y participe en la rifa de una cesta de regalos del museo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a explorar\, aprender y celebrar con nosotros! \nEntrada gratuita. Estacionamiento gratuito en el estacionamiento de 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presentado por el Museo de Historia Natural de Harvard\, el Museo Peabody de Arqueología y Etnología y los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard\, en colaboración con el Consulado General de El Salvador en Boston y el Ministerio de Cultura del Gobierno de El Salvador. URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/celebremos-el-salvador/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09-17-CelebremosElSalvador-detail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20230510T000946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T192956Z UID:10006263-1685034000-1685048400@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:ArtsThursdays at HMSC DESCRIPTION:Explore the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture at night! Enjoy free admission at two HMSC museums as part of ArtsThursdays. All ages are welcome. \nHarvard Museum of Natural History\nVisit 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 newly renovated mineral gallery\, see large tigers\, and view dinosaur fossils in the paleontology gallery. \nPeabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\nExplore towering Maya sculptures in the Latin American galleries and see the new exhibit\, Shehuo: Community Fire\, featuring contemporary photographs of Shehuo\, the rural Chinese festival transformed by economic forces. See nineteenth-century Plains Indian warrior art in an exhibit co-curated by Hunkpapa Lakota artist and tribal educator Butch Thunder Hawk. \nArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA). This program is part of HMSC’s 10-Year Anniversary celebration. \nPhoto: EJSP Visual | Julieta Sarmiento URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/artsthursdays-at-hmsc/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05-25-ArtsThursday-ESJP_Visual_Julieta_Sarmiento-detail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20230324T165246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T165311Z UID:10006839-1680195600-1680210000@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:ArtsThursdays: Light Up the Museums! DESCRIPTION: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 so come early and stay late! \nArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA). This program is part of HMSC’s 10-Year Anniversary celebration. \nHarvard Museum of Natural History\nVisit 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 newly renovated mineral gallery\, see large tigers\, and view dinosaur fossils in the paleontology gallery. \nPeabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\nExplore towering Maya sculptures in the Latin American galleries and discover the early days of American anthropology as shown at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. See nineteenth-century Plains Indian warrior art in an exhibit co-curated by Hunkpapa Lakota artist and tribal educator Butch Thunder Hawk. \nPhoto © Tony Rinaldo URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/artsthursdays-light-up-the-museums-free-event/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-30-ArtThursdays-I-Heart-Science_TonyRinaldo_5154-detail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20230130T211030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211030Z UID:10006205-1676120400-1676129400@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes! DESCRIPTION: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 new\, and help make the museums more accessible to Latino audiences. February–May sessions will focus on Indigenous cultures. Teens will have the opportunity to suggest topics to explore in future sessions. \nThe program includes:\n• Gallery visits to the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture\n• Hands-on projects\n• Spanish/English sessions\n• All materials and tools for projects\n• A certificate of participation if attending three or more sessions\n• Tasty snacks \nFree. Advance registration required by February 8 at 5:00 pm for the February 11 event. Presented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. \nSaturdays:\nFebruary 11: Arctic Engraving\nMarch 4: Healing Stress\nApril 1: Poetry & Music\nMay 13: Solstice Traditions \n¡Sábados de Jóvenes! está diseñado para adolescentes latinos interesados en la cultura y la comunidad. Los estudiantes en preparatoria de herencia hispana están invitados a talleres mensuales para explorar nociones de cultura e identidad a través de diálogos bilingües\, actividades prácticas y exploración del museo. Regístrate para una sesión o más. Conoce gente\, disfruta de snacks\, aprende algo nuevo y ayuda a que los museos sean más accesibles para audiencias latinas. Las sesiones de febrero a mayo se enfocarán en las culturas indígenas. Los joìvenes tendraìn la oportunidad de sugerir temas que les gustariìan que el grupo explorara en futuras sesiones. \nEl programa incluye:\nVisitas a galerías de los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard Proyectos prácticos\nSesiones en español/inglés\nTodos los materiales y herramientas para proyectos\nUn certificado de participación si asisten a tres o más sesiones Sabrosos snacks \nGratis. Inscripción previa requerida para el 8 de febrero a las 5:00 pm para asistir al taller del 11 de febrero.\n­­­\nSábados:\n11 de febrero: Grabados del Aìrtico\n4 de marzo: Aliviando Estreìs\n1 de Abril: Poesiìa y Muìsica\n13 de Mayo: Tradiciones de Solsticio URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/teen-saturdays-at-the-museum-sabados-de-jovenes/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/teen-saturdays-collage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220926T142228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T142228Z UID:10006073-1665831600-1665846000@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:International Archaeology Day: Meet an Archaeologist DESCRIPTION: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 of agriculture in the Middle East (11:00 am–1:00 pm). See how the ancient Inka of Peru (c. 1400–1532 CE) wrote with string. Join archaeologist Mack FitzPatrick in deciphering a khipu—a knotted string record-keeping system–through close examination of a working replica. (1:00–3:00 pm). Handle examples and ask questions. Look for the archaeologists in the third floor gallery. \nFree with regular museum admission. \nPresented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/international-archaeology-day-meet-an-archaeologist/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/10-15_arch_day-Mack-and-Jack-detail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220413T134734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T134734Z UID:10006362-1651082400-1651089600@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Members Night at the Museum (Hybrid Event) DESCRIPTION: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 the Makers in the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Come learn about the objects chosen for display and find out how HMSC designs and installs such exhibitions. \nRegistration is required for both in-person and Zoom options. Those attending in person will be required to follow all Covid-19 visitor protocols. Capacity is limited\, so please reserve early. \nNot a member of Harvard Museums of Science & Culture? Become a member today so you can join us on April 27th! Visit us at https://hmsc.harvard.edu/membership URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/members-night-at-the-museum-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/members-night-600-x-400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220323T164920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T164920Z UID:10005934-1650477600-1650481200@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Mexican Red: The Perfect Color that Changed the World (Free Virtual Event) / Rojo Mexicano: El Color Perfecto que Cambió el Mundo (Conferencia Virtual Gratuita) DESCRIPTION:Gabriela Soto Laveaga\, Professor of the History of Science and Antonio Madero Professor for the Study of Mexico\, Harvard University \nCochineal (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 pigment was used by Mesoamerican peoples long before the Spanish arrived in the sixteenth century. After being introduced to Europe\, it quickly became a precious commodity and control over its global trade was a source of conflict and competition for over three centuries. In this lecture\, Gabriela Soto Laveaga will trace the fascinating history of cochineal production and the many efforts to control its trade. \nPresented in English with live Spanish interpretation by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture in collaboration with the Mexico Program​​​​​​​ of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. \nVisit the related bilingual online exhibit launching April 20\, Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red\, at https://hmsc.harvard.edu/exhibit-spotlight. \n***\nLa cochinilla (Dactylopius coccus) es un pequeño insecto que produce un pigmento rojo brillante. Utilizada en textiles\, pinturas\, cosméticos y muchos otros objetos alrededor del mundo\, la cochinilla es una parte integral de la historia mundial. La grana cochinilla fue utilizada por los pueblos mesoamericanos mucho antes de la llegada de los españoles en el siglo XVI. Una vez introducida en Europa\, se convirtió rápidamente en un bien preciado y el control de su comercio mundial fue fuente de conflictos y competencia durante más de tres siglos. En esta conferencia\, Gabriela Soto Laveaga recorrerá la fascinante historia de la producción de grana cochinilla y los numerosos esfuerzos por controlar su comercio. \nPresentada en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español por el Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, Harvard Museums of Science & Culture y el Programa de México del David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. \nVisite la exposición bilingüe en línea que se inaugurará el 20 de abril del 2022\, Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo\, en https://hmsc.harvard.edu/exhibit-spotlight. URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/mexican-red-the-perfect-color-that-changed-the-world-free-virtual-event-rojo-mexicano-el-color-perfecto-que-cambio-el-mundo-conferencia-virtual-gratuita/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/soto_shutterstock_1734878030-600x400-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220228T205900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T205900Z UID:10006327-1648386000-1648396800@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard DESCRIPTION: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 student archaeologists who excavate in locations around the world. \nPeabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 \nPeabody Museum Admission: Adults: $15.00\, Seniors (65+): $13.00\, Harvard ID holders: Free\, Non-Harvard students with I.D.: $10.00\, Youth ages 3–18: $10.00\, Youth under 3: Free\, Members: Free \nHarvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 \nHarvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Admission: Free \nFree parking at 52 Oxford Street Garage URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/amazing-archaeology-fair-at-harvard-2/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Archaeology Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/amazing-arch-fair-600x400-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220209T155714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T155739Z UID:10006296-1646071200-1646074800@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Behind-the-Screens with Sarah Clunis (Free for HMSC Members) DESCRIPTION:Sarah Anita Clunis\, Director of Academic Partnerships and Curator of African Collections\, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology \nLocated in the Kasaï Oriental Province along the Sankuru River in the central part of the Democratic Republic of Congo\, the Kuba identify themselves as the children of Woot and the tale of their origins is often reenacted in masquerades for the royal Kuba court. The focus of this Black History Month Behind-the-Screens is a conversation with Peabody Curator of African Collections\, Sarah Clunis\, about three royal Kuba masks—housed at Harvard’s Peabody Museum—that as a triad re-enact the founding of the Kuba kingdom and highlight the significance of gender and status in Kuba political systems and Kuba life. \nPresented by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture \nNot a member of Harvard Museums of Science & Culture? Become a member today so you can join us on February 28th! Visit us at https://hmsc.harvard.edu/membership URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/behind-the-screens-with-sarah-clunis-free-for-hmsc-members/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sarah_Clunis_600-400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20220204T151036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T151036Z UID:10006282-1644948000-1644951600@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Benin Bronzes in Context (Free Virtual Lecture) DESCRIPTION:Sarah Anita Clunis\, Director of Academic Partnerships and Curator of African Collections\, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, Harvard University \nIn conversation with Diana DiPaolo Loren\, Senior Curator\, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, Harvard University \nThe kingdom of Benin\, a highly centralized state founded in the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries in southwestern Nigeria\, dominated trade with Europeans on the Nigerian coast from the late 1400s until the end of the 1900s. Ruled by a divine king\, or Oba\, the Benin kingdom relied on specialized guilds who created elaborate court regalia that adorned the palace of the Oba. Bronze plaques\, ivory statuettes\, and delicate coral-beaded items were used to establish status and validate the Oba’s power. In 1897 a British expeditionary force invaded Benin\, plundered the palace\, and burned it to the ground. Items linked to this expedition were then sent to museums around the world\, including both the Harvard Art Museums and Harvard’s Peabody Museum\, and are housed in their collections. In this program\, Sarah Clunis will look at objects currently in the care of Harvard and discuss the way that these objects represent an iconographic and contextual story of trade\, contact\, and crossroads between cultures. Diana Loren will moderate a discussion after the presentation. \nThe bronze\, ivory\, and wooden artworks broadly known as the “Benin Bronzes” were taken from Benin City as part of the British Punitive Expedition of 1897 and dispersed to private collections and museums around the world. The Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and Harvard Art Museums acknowledge the violence and trauma of the Expedition and understand that the presence of this cultural material in Western museums is experienced as continued injustice by descendent communities. \nPresented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture in collaboration with the Harvard Art Museums URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/benin-bronzes-in-context-free-virtual-lecture/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/benin-600-x-400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220516 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20211201T233033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T233033Z UID:10006219-1638316800-1652659199@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Muchos Méxicos: Crossroads of the Americas Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Muchos Méxicos explores Mexico’s rich history as a site of human innovation\, creativity and cultural diversity. Featuring Mexican objects from the Peabody Museum collections\, this bilingual exhibit tells the story of Mexico as a multicultural and geographic crossroads—one where the exchange of resources\, products\, and ideas among Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas before the Spanish invasion\, and then with cultures around the globe—have all created a vibrant nation. See https://bit.ly/HMSCExhibitions for hours and reservations. \nMuchos Méxicos explora la rica historia de México como un sitio de innovación humana\, creatividad y diversidad cultural. Con objetos mexicanos de las colecciones del Museo Peabody\, esta exposición bilingüe cuenta la historia de México como encrucijada multicultural y geográfica\, donde el intercambio de recursos\, productos e ideas entre los pueblos indígenas de toda América antes de la invasión española\, y luego con culturas alrededor del mundo\, han creado una nación vibrante. \nImage credit: Peabody Museum Expedition\, M. H. Saville and J. G. Owens\, Directors 1891-1892 © President and Fellows of Harvard College\, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 92-49-20/C276 URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/muchos-mexicos-crossroads-of-the-americas-exhibition/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/muchos_plumbate_ware_jar_detail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T065156 CREATED:20211117T133929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T133929Z UID:10006212-1637917200-1637946000@www.archaeological.org SUMMARY:Muchos Méxicos: Crossroads of the Americas exhibition opens to the public DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 26\, the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—reopen to the public. See https://bit.ly/HMSCExhibitions for hours and reservations. \nMuchos Méxicos explores Mexico’s rich history as a site of human innovation\, creativity and cultural diversity. Featuring Mexican objects from the Peabody Museum collections\, this bilingual exhibit tells the story of Mexico as a multicultural and geographic crossroads—one where the exchange of resources\, products\, and ideas among Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas before the Spanish invasion\, and then with cultures around the globe—have all created a vibrant nation. See https://bit.ly/HMSCExhibitions for hours and reservations. \nMuchos Méxicos explora la rica historia de México como un sitio de innovación humana\, creatividad y diversidad cultural. Con objetos mexicanos de las colecciones del Museo Peabody\, esta exposición bilingüe cuenta la historia de México como encrucijada multicultural y geográfica\, donde el intercambio de recursos\, productos e ideas entre los pueblos indígenas de toda América antes de la invasión española\, y luego con culturas alrededor del mundo\, han creado una nación vibrante. \nImage credit: Peabody Museum Expedition\, M. H. Saville and J. G. Owens\, Directors 1891-1892 © President and Fellows of Harvard College\, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 92-49-20/C276 URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/muchos-mexicos-crossroads-of-the-americas-exhibition-opens-to-the-public/ LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/plumbate_tripod_jar_event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Museums of Science &%3Bamp%3B Culture":MAILTO:hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu GEO:42.377512;-71.1141269 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 11 Divinity Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Divinity Avenue:geo:-71.1141269,42.377512 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR