Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1-3
Sharks, crabs, sea stars, and turtles are just a few of the marine creatures we’ll study as we dive into the underwater world. Learn all about our blue planet by investigating real specimens, observing adaptations of live ocean animals, making crafts, playing games, and exploring our new Marine Life exhibit.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 4-7
Natural history has always been an inspiration to artists. Explore the museum and develop your creative side through printmaking (collographs, monotypes, relief prints) and other art activities.
July 10-14, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $160 members/$180 non-members
This program is full. Please email Reservations to be added to the wait list.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 5-7
Ocean Week brings the magic of the sea to HMNH. Students will immerse themselves in marine science as they work with graduate students on inquiry-based lessons examining museum specimens, observing live animals, and even dissecting a squid!
July 17-21, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $160 members/$180 non-members
This program is full. Please email Reservations to be added to the wait list.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue
For children entering grades 5-6
Become an experimental anthropologist and use a spear thrower, drill a hole with a bow-drill, and explore other technologies used by Indigenous people of North America.
Hosted by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 1-3
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.
July 24-28, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $160 members/$180 non-members
This program is full. Please email Reservations to be added to the wait list.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Two sections: one for children entering grades 3-5 and one for children entering grades 6-8
Combine drawing and your love of animals in this art and science program. With a museum educator, investigate the lives of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. With artist Erica Beade, draw animals from the exhibitions and classroom and practice various drawing techniques.
*This class has an additional $10 materials fee included in the cost of the program
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave
For children entering grades 3–4
Explore the daily life of the ancient Maya people through hands-on activities using hieroglyphs, clay, food, outdoor games, and some surprises. Learn a little Spanish and become a "magnificent Mesoamerican" for a week.
Hosted by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
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 animals.
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. Develop testable scientific questions about geology. Observe growth and flower patterns in plants, while also having fun!
August 14–18, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $160 members/$180 non-members
This program is full. Please email Reservations to be added to the wait list.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
For children entering grades 5–8
Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise – these jewels are naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Discover jewelry techniques that can be used to turn rocks, minerals, and semi-precious stones into earrings, necklaces, pendants and more in this class that combines art with science.
*This class has an additional $10 materials fee included in the cost of the program.
