Harvard Museum of Natural History

For children entering grades 1–3. Leaping lemurs, sluggish sloths, burrowing beetles, and 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. About Summer Science Week Each Summer Science Week program is taught by a […]

 Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm For children entering grades 1–3. Leaping lemurs, sluggish sloths, burrowing beetles, and 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 […]

In-Person Presentation Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks. 2:00–2:30 pm – The Chemical World of Plants Speaker: Claire Li – Graduate Student – Ryan Nett Research Lab How would you communicate if you were rooted in place like a plant, unable to move around […]

Celebrate Puerto Rico’s rich culture and natural wonders at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture! Join us for a fun-filled day with music and fun. Jorge Arce & Humano deliver bomba and plena music to get you dancing. Expert carver Carlos Santiago introduces you to traditional carvings of saints. Explore a variety of activities, […]

In-Person Workshop Location: The Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor), Cambridge, MA 02138 Instructor: Rachel Mirus Price: $45 members / $55 nonmembers With their unusual and subtle shapes, bones are both fascinating and challenging to draw. In this class, we will explore different kinds of bones and some of their common features […]

In-Person Workshop Location: The Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor), Cambridge, MA 02138 Instructor: Erica Beade and Lorna Gibson Price: $50 members / $60 nonmembers Feathers give birds their color, from the bright red of a male Cardinal to the iridescent reds and greens of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Feathers keep birds warm and […]

In-Person Workshop Location: The Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor), Cambridge, MA 02138 Instructor: Rachel Mirus Price: $45 members / $55 nonmembers Have you ever wished you could paint with the brilliant reds, blues, and purples of flowers, the rich brown of nuts, or the glowing oranges and yellows of spices? For […]