From towering totem poles and large Maya sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum at Harvard exhibits six continents of world culture just a short walk from Harvard Square. The Peabody is known for its extensive Native American and Mesoamerican collections, including life-size casts of Maya monuments, as well as its changing exhibitions such as Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West featuring 19th-century warrior art, and Digging Veritas, which explores the archaeology of colonial Harvard. The Peabody Museum is one of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.
Visit www.peabody.harvard.edu for changing exhibitions, lectures, and events for all ages, year-round, plus directions and parking.
Admission:
Admission to the Peabody Museum includes the Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Adults: $20.00
- Seniors (65+): $18.00
- Harvard ID Holders: Free +1 guest
- Non-Harvard students with ID and Youth (ages 3-18): $15.00
- Youth (under 3): Free
- Free for members
Commitment to Community Access: The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) remain committed to welcoming local communities. On average, over 40% of HMSC’s 335,000+ annual visitors receive free admission through a robust range of admission programs, such as:
- Massachusetts Residents: Free every Sunday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (with proof of residency).
- EBT/WIC: Free general admission for all guests presenting an EBT or WIC card, along with up to five guests. HMSC is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations across Massachusetts.
- Military & Veterans: Free year-round admission for active-duty military personnel and their families in accordance with the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums guidelines. Veterans receive a $3 discount on general admission.
- Free Museums: The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments remain free to visit for all guests.
Hours:
9am-5pm Daily.
