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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

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

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 創立於1866年，是全球歷史最悠久的人類學博物館之一，悉心珍藏逾120萬件藏品。館藏在美洲考古學與民族誌領域尤具深厚底蘊，包括來自 Copán 的 Maya 古蹟石膏模型、大平原原住民帳本畫、西北海岸木雕，以及極具份量的非洲與大洋洲藏品。常設展廳涵蓋歷史悠久的 Hall of the North American Indian 與 Encounters with the Americas，亦會舉辦各類特展，例如 Azadeh Akhlaghi 重塑二十世紀伊朗歷史場景的擺拍攝影展。一張門票即可同時參觀相鄰的 Harvard Museum of Natural History，兩座展館內部更互通相連。本館現正恪守道德監護承諾與《美國原住民墓葬保護與歸還法案》（NAGPRA），陸續對展廳進行重整與更新；參觀期間，部分展櫃可能暫時空置，亦有部分展品已被撤出展示或正式歸還予原住民族後裔社群。

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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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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?
全球歷史最悠久的人類學博物館之一：在 Harvard 的紅磚建築背後，典藏著 Maya 古蹟、Lakota 帳本藝術及超過120萬件珍貴文物。 Current highlights include 源自伊朗：視覺見證 (From Iran: A Visual Testimony), 世界盡在於此：Harvard's Peabody Museum 與美國人類學的誕生 (All the World Is Here: Harvard's Peabody Museum and the Invention of American Anthropology), 變革與延續：北美印第安人展廳 (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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