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

Resetting the Table: Food and Our Changing Tastes now on display.
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 Activity

Animal Talk Scavenger Hunt

From December 21st through January 31st (excluding December 24, 25, and January 1), come dressed as your favorite animal and use clues to find six of Dr. Dolittle's animal friends in the museum and learn how that animal communicates. Then, like Dr. Dolittle, tell us what you think that animal is saying by drawing or writing on the sheet provided. Regular admission rates apply.

Closure:

The Harvard Museum of Natural History’s Zoological Galleries will be closed from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday January 25 for a private memorial reception. The HMNH accessible entrance will be closed, but visitors can use the Peabody Museum accessible entrance to visit.

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

Special Event

I ♥ Science

On Saturday, February 8, awaken your love of science with activities led by Harvard scientists, graduate students, and enthusiastic explorers. Meet scientists who investigate fossils, microbes, and carnivorous plants. This program has something for everyone and is appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Regular museum admission rates apply.

Restoring Blaschka Sea Creatures in Glass

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.