Hours and Admission

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The Peabody Museum is one of the four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture open to the public.

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Harvard Faculty who wish to schedule a class visit may email PMAEreserve@hmsc.harvard.edu.

Can't visit? Enjoy the museum at home with Peabody Museum Online Resources for online exhibits, videos, 3D models, podcasts, and to search the collections.

General Admission

General admission includes all exhibits. Tickets can only be purchased at the admissions desk and the museum shop.

The Peabody Museum is connected to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and admission to one museum admits you to both during regular hours.

New rates as of July 1, 2026

Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+): $18.00
Harvard ID Holders: Free +1 guest
Non-Harvard students with ID: $15.00
Youth (ages 3–18): $15.00
Youth (under 3): Free
Free for members

Directions and Parking

Learn about transportation options and where to park.

Hours

The Peabody Museum is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Closed the following days:

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (day before Thanksgiving)
Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve)
Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas)
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day)

The museum opens late on the following days:

Thursday, September 10, 2026 (at 11:00 am)
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (at 11:00 am)
Thursday, February 25, 2027 (at 11:00 am)
Tuesday, May 25, 2027 (at 11:00 am)

The museum closes early on the following day:

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (at 3:00 pm)

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Special Free Admission (with valid ID)

Free for holders of a current Harvard ID (+1 guest); Harvard Museums of Science & Culture members, and Harvard Art Museums members.
Free for Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Proof of residency required. This offer is not available to commercial groups.
Free for Massachusetts Teachers (K–12)
Free for Massachusetts residents who present an EBT or WIC card, and up to five guests. We are 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. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts. Please note that the museum offers discounts for EBT and WIC participants. We do not offer discounts for ConnectorCare cardholders.
Free for active duty military with their families in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities Blue Star Museums program. Year-round free admission is offered to the Peabody Museum and Harvard Museum of Natural History using the Blue Star Museums guidelines.

Discounted Admission (with valid ID)

Library Passes

Library patrons can reserve discount passes through their local, Massachusetts-based, library to visit our museums! Library pass admission includes entry to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. Please be prepared to show the physical library pass and proof of Massachusetts residency. Only one member of the party must be a MA resident. The pass admits up to four visitors. The passes are non-transferable and may not be combined with other offers.

Are you a library looking to offer passes to your patrons? Learn more about our Library Membership Program.

Visiting with Children?

Check out these resources to enhance your visit!

Group Visits

Pre-reserved group admission is available for groups of ten or more. Group admission prices 3 dollars off regular individual admission prices.

Learn about admission rates and registration information for group visits and prepaid museum passes for educational institutions.

Harvard College & University classes, please contact pmaereserve@hmsc.harvard.edu.

School Visits

See K–12 program descriptions and fees. Please call 617-495-2341 for information and reservations, email PMAEreserve@hmsc.harvard.edu.

Museum Policies

Enjoy your visit, and please help us keep the museum safe and comfortable for other visitors.

No eating or drinking in the galleries
No running in the galleries
Our passages are narrow; please keep them accessible for other visitors
Do not lean on glass cases; they are fragile
Cell phones are permitted for phone calls in the ground- and third-floor lobbies
Personal photography is allowed; however, the use of flash and tripods is not permitted in the galleries
Commercial photography or video cameras is permitted with prior written permission; fees may apply. See information on commercial and educational photography and videography.
Drawing is encouraged in the galleries, but the use of clay, paints, pastels, and chalk is not permitted
Respect and be courteous to other patrons
Respect other cultures
Respect museum and others' property
Follow instructions given by museum staff
Attend to hours of operation
Make reasonable use of facilities
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture are committed to creating an environment where every visitor feels welcomed and respected. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are here to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening language or behavior toward volunteers, staff, or other visitors will not be tolerated.
Visitors agree to abide by the University’s Campus Use Rules, the guidelines on the museums’ websites, and all instructions posted in the museums or provided by staff and volunteers during the visit. If a visitor or member of their party fails to follow the University and/or museums’ guidelines and instructions, they may be denied entry or required to leave the premises.

These policies are subject to change or reevaluation.

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture Map

Find your way among the galleries of the Peabody Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. See how close all four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture are to each other, all within a five-minute walk.