Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

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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?

אחד ממוזיאוני האנתרופולוגיה הוותיקים בעולם: מונומנטים מתרבות המאיה, אמנות פנקסים של בני הלקוטה ו-1.2 מיליון פריטים בין קירות הלבנים של Harvard. Current highlights include מאיראן: עדות חזותית (From Iran: A Visual Testimony), העולם כולו כאן: Peabody Museum של Harvard והמצאת האנתרופולוגיה האמריקאית (All the World Is Here: Harvard's Peabody Museum and the Invention of American Anthropology), שינוי והמשכיות: אולם האינדיאנים של צפון אמריקה (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.