Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Free Lecture, Book Signing, and Special Gallery Activities
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, and Co-Director, Evolutionary Medicine Program, University of California, Los Angeles; Visiting Professor, Department...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Create a beautiful sprig of life-like maple leaves—just in time for autumn. Use observations of freshly picked specimens and the museum’s glass flowers to understand plant...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Special Event
Celebrate National Fossil Day with ancient trilobites, sea scorpions, saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, and more. Meet Harvard paleontologists and learn about the amazing prehistoric animals on exhibit. Bring your curiosity and questions to this event for all ages!...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge
Instructors: Erica Beade and Harvard graduate student James Mitchell
Learn about the science of mushrooms through observations of local fungi, and then try your hand at capturing different mushroom types. Artist and educator, Erica...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Special Event
Explore the wondrous world of fungi! Join Harvard students for a closer look at the mushrooms, yeasts, and molds found in gardens, forests, and labs—even in our own refrigerators. This is an opportunity to investigate fungal diversity and participate in hands-on activities led by Harvard...
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Free Public Lecture
David Keith, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Learn about the fantastic history of taxidermy and then get hands-on with your very own taxidermy project! Using tanned hides, students will craft their own mannikin heads and bodies and learn how to set eyes, wire limbs, groom, pose, and more. This workshop specifically focuses on mounting and finishing...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA
Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis
Learn about the anatomy and life cycles of insects and prepare your own beautiful butterfly specimen for display. Participants will explore the wild world of insects through a visit to the arthropod gallery, accompanied by an activity where you will learn to prepare and preserve a butterfly that you get to display in your home. Tools and illustrated instructions are provided for students to keep.
This is a fun and engaging activity that can be enjoyed by...
