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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

HistoryArchaeologyClosed · Opens 9amFrom $20Harvard (MBTA Red Line)

Fondé en 1866, le Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology compte parmi les plus anciens musées d'anthropologie au monde. Il conserve plus de 1,2 million d'objets, avec une richesse exceptionnelle consacrée à l'archéologie et à l'ethnographie des Amériques — moulages de monuments mayas de Copán, dessins sur registres (« ledger drawings ») des Plaines, sculptures de la côte Nord-Ouest, ainsi que d'importants fonds africains et océaniens. Les salles permanentes, telles que la Hall of the North American Indian et Encounters with the Americas, côtoient des expositions temporaires, à l'image des photographies mises en scène par Azadeh Akhlaghi sur l'Iran du XXe siècle. Un billet unique donne également accès au Harvard Museum of Natural History voisin, les deux édifices communiquant par l'intérieur. Dans le cadre de ses engagements de gestion éthique (Ethical Stewardship) et des exigences du NAGPRA, l'institution réaménage actuellement ses galeries ; certaines vitrines peuvent ainsi être vides et certains objets retirés des espaces d'exposition ou restitués aux communautés descendantes.

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Getting there

11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Nearest station: Harvard (MBTA Red Line)

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatToday09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From $20

Seniors 65+ $18; non-Harvard students and youth 3-18 $15; under 3, members and Harvard ID holders (+1 guest) free. Free for Massachusetts residents Sundays 9am-12pm and Wednesdays 3-5pm, for Massachusetts K-12 teachers, EBT/WIC cardholders (up to 5 guests) and active-duty US military and families; $3 off for US veterans. Admission also covers the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Tickets are sold only at the admissions desk and museum shop - there is no online booking.

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Harvard Museum of Natural History

Children1 min walk

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ArchitectureFree6 min walk

MIT Museum

Design35 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology cost?
Standard adult admission to Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is $20. Seniors 65+ $18; non-Harvard students and youth 3-18 $15; under 3, members and Harvard ID holders (+1 guest) free. Free for Massachusetts residents Sundays 9am-12pm and Wednesdays 3-5pm, for Massachusetts K-12 teachers, EBT/WIC cardholders (up to 5 guests) and active-duty US military and families; $3 off for US veterans. Admission also covers the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Tickets are sold only at the admissions desk and museum shop - there is no online booking.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology?
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is open Open daily 9am-5pm, and the ticket also covers the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Closed 25-27 November 2026, 24-27 December 2026 and 1 January 2027. Late 11am openings on 10 September and 17 November 2026 and 25 February and 25 May 2027; early 3pm close on 12 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology?
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is located at 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, in the Harvard Square, Cambridge area of Boston. The nearest station is Harvard (MBTA Red Line).
What can I see at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology?
L'un des plus anciens musées d'anthropologie au monde : monuments mayas, art des « ledger drawings » lakotas et 1,2 million d'objets derrière les briques de Harvard. Current highlights include D'Iran : Un témoignage visuel (From Iran: A Visual Testimony), Le monde entier est ici : Le Peabody Museum de Harvard et l'invention de l'anthropologie américaine (All the World Is Here: Harvard's Peabody Museum and the Invention of American Anthropology), Changement et continuité : Hall of the North American Indian (Change & Continuity: Hall of the North American Indian).
Do I need to book Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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