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Upcoming Events

ArtsThursdays: Puzzle Party

September 24, 2026

5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Harvard Museum of Natural History

In Person

Free In-Person Event Join us for a free night of puzzling adventures at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, designed with our friends from FableVision Studios and Green Door Labs. Last semester, the Harvard Museum of Natural History introduced a...

3 young adults smile and gesture at gallery display.

¡Celebremos Puerto Rico!

September 27, 2026

1:00PM - 4:00PM EDT

Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 Oxford Street) and Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology (11 Divinity Avenue)

In Person

Free All Ages Special Event Leer en español 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...

illustration of puerto rico map with symbols.

Meet the Artist: From Iran | A Visual Testimony

September 30, 2026

6:00PM - 7:00PM EDT

Virtual

Special Virtual Event Speaker: Azadeh Akhlaghi, Visual Artist and Photographer In conversation with Ilisa Barbash, Curator of Visual Anthropology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard University From Iran: A Visual Testimony is a photography...

azadeh akhlaghi in gallery in front of her panoramic photo.

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Our Events

All events open to the public, except where noted. Regular admission rates apply. Events are added as they become available. In the meantime, browse some of our past events. The Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos celebration is an annual favorite.

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