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Learn more about our reopening plans and reserve your spot!

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

What's Happening

Reopening Plans

Beginning on October 4, the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is excited to expand visitation to Harvard ID holders, HMSC members, volunteers, and their accompanied guests. Learn more about our reopening plans and reserve a spot.

Our Museums

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard University Herbaria

Mineralogical & Geological Museum

Museum of Comparative Zoology

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Biogeography across Broken Continents and Sunken Islands

On November 10th at 6:00 pm, Gonzalo Giribet will discuss how he uses biogeography and tiny invertebrate species to understand the biological and geological history of New Zealand and New Caledonia, two islands that were once part of Gondwana.

Restoring Blaschka Sea Creatures in Glass

HMSC Connects

Enjoy the museum at home with new digital content, including virtual programs, tours, podcasts, and coloring pages on HMSC Connects! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the museums soon!