# About ## About ![visitors in wide Wiyohpiyata gallery with large color native american drawings.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/peabody/files/hero-exhibit-wiyohpiyata-chapin.jpg?h=e6f372d9&itok=LEyB3o5F) ### Peabody Museum The Peabody Museum at Harvard cares for cultural heritage, including objects and images, from diverse people from around the world and across time. The Peabody has a complicated and sometimes difficult history, but today we are guided by our principles of ethical stewardship, and we aim to welcome and inspire visitors to connect and engage with the collections and each other through exhibits, research, and programs. [ Learn more about the Peabody arrow\_circle\_right ](/overview) [ Learn more about our logo arrow\_circle\_right ](/our-logo) ### Ethical Stewardship in Action *The Peabody Museum pledges its ongoing and sustained commitment to the ethical stewardship of the collections in its care.* Ethical stewardship describes a set of values and practices that promote historical reflection while directing museums to become agents of a more equitable and inclusive future. This entails building and nurturing respectful, open, and reciprocal relationships with descendant communities and other heritage stakeholders. As stewards, we are committed to sharing authority with those communities to implement culturally responsive care and interpretation of collections. [ Learn more about ethical stewardship at the Peabody arrow\_circle\_right ](/ethical-stewardship-action) ![Four people standing in a museum storage room discussing collections on table](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/peabody/files/ethical_stewardship.jpg?itok=zwnMhsrs) [### Our Story ](/overview) ![museum exterior with blooming tree and blue sky.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/peabody/files/card-exterior_cherry_tree.png?itok=Vz5QyqJw) [### Our People ](/our-people) ![A wide photo of some Peabody staff members outdoors. Some wear masks, others have masks pulled down and are smiling.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/peabody/files/staff_photo_600_x_400.jpg?itok=hRs_bwKM) ### Get Involved Find out about membership, making donations, employment, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities. [ Learn more arrow\_circle\_right ](/get-involved) ![smiling volunteer with child.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/peabody/files/card-volunteer.jpg?itok=-KhRWCiz) ### Press Contact information, recent press releases, information about shooting in the galleries, and media policies are available. [ Visit the Press Room arrow\_circle\_right ](/press-room) ![video camera.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/peabody/files/card-press_pexels-bruno-massao-3418613.jpg?itok=Y3-Nua_M) ### News The latest news and announcements about new exhibitions, grants, research, and more. [ See news and announcements arrow\_circle\_right ](/news) ![visitor in China trade section of gallery.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/peabody/files/card-exhibit-atwih-visitor.jpg?itok=Ff8VCphX) Sort**Museum Contacts** **General Information & Admissions Desk** (617) 496-1027 **Peabody Museum Press** (617) 495-4255 **Rights and Reproductions** **Group and K-12** **Reservations** (617) 495-3216 **Media Information** (617) 496-3397 [faith\_sutter@harvard.edu](mailto:faith_sutter@harvard.edu) **Membership & Giving** (617) 496-6972 **College & University Group Information** **Facilities Rental** (617) 496-3479 **Research Inquiries and Visits** ## Exhibition, event, and the behind-the-scenes news and updates Biweekly updates from the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture [ Subscribe to the enews arrow\_circle\_right ](https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001RpCZPV7rN6RZMuXGleJ-OCSFbweYGKHgQJg49nNB7IOMNJ-ZmKw69uEWrTNr_oXKz32QVIOIZjIMGNrqQtZCioFIcYCMtHEpyB8SuMT6if4%3D)