Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Visual Science: The Art of Research exhibit now on view.
Harvard Museum of Natural History

Microbial Life exhibit now open!
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

All the World Is Here: Harvard’s Peabody Museum and the Invention of American Anthropology
Harvard Semitic Museum

From Stone to Silicone: Recasting Mesopotamian Monuments
Educational Programs

Learn more about natural history and ancient civilizations in our classes.

What's Happening

Free Public Lecture

The Future of Immortality: Remaking Life and Death in Contemporary Russia

On Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm, Anya Bernstein will discuss the religious and philosophical roots of transhumanism in Russia dating back to the nineteenth century. She will also explore the current debates within the movement over immortality and what it means to be human.

Our Museums

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard University Herbaria

Mineralogical & Geological Museum

Museum of Comparative Zoology

Harvard Semitic Museum

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Free Public Lecture

The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear

On Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 pm, Robert McCracken Peck will discuss the remarkable life and natural history paintings of Edward Lear, who mysteriously abandoned his scientific work soon after achieving preeminence in the field.

Restoring Blaschka Sea Creatures in Glass

New Mini-Exhibit

Cosmic Origins

Visitors to this new small exhibit—located within our Earth & Planetary Sciences exhibition—will investigate the origins of and processes shaping planetary bodies and stars by using touchable specimens, colorful visuals, and interactive media.