Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For Children Entering Grades 1-3
Look up! How do we explore beyond planet Earth? Experiment with making craters, sending up rockets, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon landing. Meet scientists and learn how they are studying the moon and other...
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
For children entering grades 4-5
Experiment with the “primary technologies” used by the early peoples of North America to survive and thrive. In our hands-on lab, the museum galleries, and in outdoor settings, students will learn skills like leather working with stone & bone tools, paint making...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1-2
Our planet is an exciting place! Explore geology and paleontology using the museum’s collection and exhibits. Study rocks, fossils, volcanoes, and earthquakes through experiments, specimens, stories, and models.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 3-5
How do animals live in the water? What is so different between freshwater and sea water? How different are stingrays found in rivers from those found in the oceans? These are just some questions we will be...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 2–4
Spend a week exploring science like a scientist! Experiment with animal behavior, movement, and diet. Experiment with animal behavior, movement and diet. Do field work collecting outside. Develop models of movement by making simple robots. Observe light and...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For Children Entering Grades 6-8
How do scientists learn about the prehistoric past? From trilobites to saber-toothed cats to our own hominin ancestors, we will closely study specimens in the galleries...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1-3
From slow-moving sloths to fast-swimming sharks, from tiny insects to giant giraffes, the world is full of amazing animals. Travel through the museum’s exhibits to learn about animals near and far. Explore your questions though crafts, games, and live...
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Save the date for our second annual HMSC Member Appreciation Night. Members of all ages will enjoy activities designed for both kids and adults. Members of all ages can take part in family-friendly activities, view specimens up close, and interact with the collections in new and...
