There are thousands of objects on display across all four museums that make up the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. It’s easy to miss things even if they’re right in front of you. This playful, self-paced Exhibit Exploration reveals some of our favorite details, stories, and specimens, all hidden in plain sight! Uncover the…
Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Free In-Person Event 12:00–2:30 PM Join HMSC volunteers for a live story reading and hands-on, family-friendly activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free. This event will occur on each of the following dates: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Sunday, August 24, 2025 Sponsored…
The Spoon that Shaped an Artist’s Journey
In–Person Event Location: Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA Speaker: Wallace Chan. Artist and Innovator A broken spoon. A burning kiln. A world reborn. In this intimate lecture, jewelry master Wallace Chan reflects on his childhood poverty, the symbolism of porcelain, and the years of trial that led to his invention of the…