Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Time, Life, & Matter features instruments from Harvard's rich scientific history
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

Special Event

A Lunar Soirée

On Saturday, July 20 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the 1969 moon landing at this one-of-a-kind evening event exclusively for guests 21+. Advance tickets are required.

Our Museums

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Mineralogical & Geological Museum

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Climate Change

New Exhibit

This new exhibit on Climate Change draws on the latest scientific information about our warming climate, the global and local consequences, and how to both reduce the fossil fuel emissions that cause it and prepare for its effects.

Rotten Apples Return to Harvard's Glass Flowers exhibition

Summer Solstice 2019 at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Special Event

Summer Solstice Celebration 2019

On June 21 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, celebrate the longest day of the year and mark the beginning of the summer season at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture. Enjoy free admission to four museums, access to special performances and make flower crowns and other sun-inspired crafts.