Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue
For children entering grades 2-4
Monday, July 11th through Friday, July 15th; 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sail across the Mediterranean on a voyage from ancient Israel and learn about daily life in the trading cultures of the ancient world, then make a working oil lamp! Through games, museum exploration, hands-on activities, and art, we will discover more cultures from around the globe, like the Maya and Aztec. A look at hieroglyphs, mummy coffins, touchable artifacts, and more make this an active summer experience.
An ally is a trusted force for good – being an ally is more than being sympathetic towards those who experience discrimination – it’s more than believing in equality – it’s being willing to act with and for others in pursuit of ending oppression and creating equality. The session includes five important steps one can take to be a better ally toward those from underrepresented communities.
This program is available for free and open to benefits-eligible faculty and staff only. ...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 4-6
Monday, July 18th through Friday, July 22nd; 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Investigate the ins and outs of skeletons! Using observations of skulls, bones, and live animals, we will explore how animals use their skeletons for protection, support, and movement, and see how bones and fossils can solve recent and ancient mysteries. Extend the fun and learning through experiments, puzzles, and crafts.
The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. All students are required to be...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 2–4
Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Spend a week exploring science like a scientist! Experiment with animal behavior, movement, and diet. Do fieldwork collecting outside. Develop models of movement by making simple robots. Observe light and seek out microscopic views. Meet scientists doing similar work and have fun!
The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. All students are required to be vaccinated against COVID-...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 4-6
Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th; 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dive deep into the world of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. Examine the many amazing adaptations that make these creatures the most successful organisms on Earth. Use a microscope to study anatomy and metamorphosis, get face- to- face with a live tarantula, and learn why spiders and other arachnids are more closely related to horseshoe crabs than their six-legged counterparts. Explore the museum’s arthropod and marine galleries and...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1-3
Monday, August 1st through Friday, August 5th; 16, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Leaping lemurs, sluggish sloths, burrowing beetles, cagey crows.... Explore the world of animals as we travel through museum exhibits, observe live animals up close, and get to know these amazing creatures through crafts, games, and experiments.
The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. All students are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in Summer Science Week... Read more about Summer Science Week: Amazing Animals
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 4-6
Monday, August 8th through Friday, August 12th; 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Let nature be your inspiration in this art and science program! Explore the museum’s galleries and learn the science behind fossils, minerals, animals, and plants. Then get creative making models, crystals, tie-dyes, jewelry, and more inspired by the museum’s collections!
The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. All students are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in Summer Science Week... Read more about Summer Science Week: Nature's Designs
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1–3
Monday, August 8th through Friday, August 12th; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Look up! How do we explore what is beyond planet Earth? Experiment with making craters, launching rockets, and learning from light. Meet a scientist and hear about how they study planets. Have fun while imagining yourself out in the Universe.
The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. All students are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in Summer Science Week...
Repeats on the first Friday of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December, 24 times .
12:00pm to 2:00pm
ABCD is an informal, University-wide association promoting communication and collaboration on technology-related topics across organizational boundaries. All Harvard affiliates are eligible and welcome to join ABCD.
ABCD is an informal, University-wide association promoting communication and collaboration on technology-related topics across organizational boundaries. All Harvard affiliates are eligible and welcome to join ABCD.
