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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

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

Fondato nel 1866, il Peabody è uno dei più antichi musei di antropologia al mondo. Custodisce oltre 1,2 milioni di oggetti, con una straordinaria ricchezza per quanto riguarda l'archeologia e l'etnografia delle Americhe: dai calchi dei monumenti maya di Copán ai disegni su libro mastro delle Grandi Pianure, dalle sculture della costa nord-occidentale fino a importanti collezioni africane e oceaniane. Il percorso espositivo spazia da gallerie storiche come Hall of the North American Indian ed Encounters with the Americas a mostre temporanee, come le fotografie messe in scena da Azadeh Akhlaghi sull'Iran del Novecento. Con lo stesso biglietto si accede anche all'adiacente Harvard Museum of Natural History, collegato internamente. In linea con i propri impegni di Ethical Stewardship e con il NAGPRA, il museo sta riallestendo progressivamente le sue sale: i visitatori potrebbero quindi trovare alcune vetrine vuote o pezzi ritirati dall'esposizione e restituiti alle comunità di discendenza.

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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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ArtFree5 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?
Uno dei più antichi musei di antropologia al mondo: monumenti maya, ledger art lakota e 1,2 milioni di reperti tra i mattoni a vista di Harvard. Current highlights include Dall'Iran: una testimonianza visiva (From Iran: A Visual Testimony), Tutto il mondo è qui: il Peabody Museum di Harvard e l'invenzione dell'antropologia americana (All the World Is Here: Harvard's Peabody Museum and the Invention of American Anthropology), Cambiamento e continuità: 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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