Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination

Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination. Featuring ancient mariners' maps, literature, works of art, and natural history specimens, this exhibit explores the allure of serpents, krakens, and other monsters of the deep. Peer into the minds of scholars from centuries past, and study sea creatures whose real lives are often more astonishing than the fantastical beings we might have imagined. Dive into the ocean of human consciousness, where dreams and fears entwine with reality, offering profound insights into our world and ourselves. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of the deep sea and the human psyche, where sea monsters—both real and imagined—beckon us to explore the unknown.

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Uncovering Stars in an Egyptian Temple: The New Sky over Esna

Special Lecture Event – Online &amp; In Person Speaker: Christian Leitz, Director of the Department of Egyptology, Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Studies (AINES), University of Tübingen, Germany The front vestibule–or pronaos–of the temple of Esna, well-known for its elaborate decorations, is one of the last examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. In 2018, the University of Tübingen, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, launched a complete restoration of the vestibule. The six-year long project has revealed a magnificent astronomical ceiling, colorful columns, and close to two hundred ink inscriptions previously undescribed. This lecture will give an overview of the restoration project, focusing on the astronomical ceiling and its multiple features, such as the path of the sun and moon, stars used for keeping time, Egyptian constellations, and the twelve signs of the zodiac. Advance registration is recommended. <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpVwaEfAvKIKRHjDqup5ZqIVNURVpLVjRCNlM3NE1MRkdIU0w4Qk9NNkVOWS4u" target="_blank">Register for In Person.</a> <a href="https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oLLwDLU_TLC7oqDtCg4W0g" target="_blank">Register for Online.</a> About the Speaker: Christian Leitz is the Director of the Department of Egyptology and the Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Studies (AINES) at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He holds a PhD in Egyptian Astronomy and completed his Habilitation in Cologne, studying the Calendar of Lucky and Unlucky Days. His primary research interests include Greco-roman temples, astronomy, medicine, and zoology.

Geological Lecture Hall

The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa

Special Lecture Event – Online &amp; In Person Evolution Matters Lecture Series Speaker: Jonathan Losos, Director, Living Earth Collaborative; William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor in Arts &amp; Sciences, Department of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis Do lions and tigers meow? Why does my cat leave dead mice at my feet? Should I get a pet ocelot? How did the cat make its leap off the African plain? The domestic cat has, through both natural and artificial selection, transformed into one of our planet’s most successful and diverse species. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems only one paw out of the wild. Join Jonathan Losos, scientist, cat lover, and author of The Cat’s Meow (Viking Press, 2023), to learn how researchers are using modern technology to unravel the secrets of the cat and explore the future for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens. Copies of The Cat’s Meow will be available for sale before and after the program. “[An] engaging and wide-ranging narrative…The Cat’s Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy.” —The Washington Post “Losos is an engaging and often funny guide who explains the science clearly and with nuance.” —New Scientist [A] labyrinth of fascinating riddles explored by Jonathan Losos—himself a lifelong ailurophile as well as an eminent evolutionary biologist—in this engaging and very smart book.” —David Quammen, author of The Song of the Dodo and Breathless Advance registration is recommended. <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpVwaEfAvKIKRHjDqup5ZqIVNURExORlZSNks3MEVHT0FUSEc0OU9GQkNHNS4u" target="_blank">Register for In Person.</a> <a href="https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fpWNCEpSKavQGILaLIiZQ#/registration" target="_blank">Register for Online.</a> Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage starting at 1:00 pm. About the Speaker: Jonathan Losos is an evolutionary biologist known for his research on how lizards rapidly evolve to adapt to changing environments. He holds an A.B. from Harvard University and a PhD from the University of California. After a postdoctoral stint at the University of California, Davis, Jonathan moved to Washington University for his first faculty position, before leaving to become a professor of biology at Harvard and Curator in Herpetology at the university’s Museum of Comparative Zoology. He then returned to Washington University in 2018 to become the founding Director of the Living Earth Collaborative, a partnership between Washington University, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Missouri Botanical Garden. This new biodiversity center, nearly unique in partnering a leading university, zoo, and garden, has a mission to advance knowledge and conservation of biodiversity. Losos has written more than 250 scientific papers and three books, most recently The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa (Penguin Random House, 2017), and is an author of a leading college biology textbook (Raven et al., Biology). Losos has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts &amp; Sciences, and is the recipient of the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, the Theodosius Dobzhansky Prize from the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Edward O. Wilson Naturalist and the Sewall Wright awards from the American Society of Naturalists, and the David Starr Jordan Prize.

¡Celebremos El Salvador! - Cultural Celebration at Harvard Museums of Art and Science

Join us for a vibrant celebration of El Salvador's culture and natural history at the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture! This family-friendly event features Mario Quiroz's photographic video essay, "Pupusas, Tamales, and a New Salvadoran American Identity," and folk dances by Grupo Torogoz. Paint a traditional copinol seed pendant, learn about ancient Salvadoran pottery with an archaeologist, and go on a Latin America scavenger hunt. Kids can participate in various interactive activities while savoring Salvadoran cuisine (available for purchase). Don't miss Spanish Story Time and a free raffle for a chance to win a museum gift basket. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to explore, learn, and celebrate with us! Free admission. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presented by the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology, and the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture in collaboration with the Consulate General of El Salvador in Boston. ¡Únete a nosotros para una vibrante celebración de la cultura e historia natural de El Salvador en los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard! Este evento familiar presenta el ensayo fotográfico en video de Mario Quiroz, "Pupusas, Tamales y una Nueva Identidad Salvadoreña Americana," y bailes folclóricos por el Grupo Torogoz. Pinta un colgante tradicional de semilla de copinol, aprende sobre la cerámica antigua salvadoreña con un arqueólogo, y participe en una búsqueda del tesoro por América Latina. Los niños pueden participar en diversas actividades interactivas mientras disfrutan de comida salvadoreña (disponible a la venta). No te pierdas la Hora de Cuentos en español y una rifa gratuita para tener la oportunidad de ganar una canasta de regalos del museo. Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público. ¡Todos están invitados a explorar, aprender y celebrar con nosotros! Entrada gratuita. Estacionamiento gratuito en el estacionamiento de 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presentado por el Museo de Historia Natural de Harvard, el Museo Peabody de Arqueología y Etnología, y los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard en colaboración con el Consulado General de El Salvador en Boston.

Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 Oxford Street) and Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology (11 Divinity Avenue)

ArtsThursdays: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies

Join us for a free evening at the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture. Attend the conversation, Manifest | Thirteen Colonies Book Launch and Conversation, with photographer Wendel White, Deborah Willis, Leigh Raiford, Cheryl Finley, and Brenda Tindal, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm ET. Visit the exhibition Manifest: Thirteen Colonies, featuring photographs of African American material culture housed in collections throughout the thirteen original United States colonies and Washington, D.C. Take a moment to write about your experience seeing the images featured in the exhibition, guided by writing prompts provided by the museum or your own reflections. Try your hand at photographing objects guided by photographer Rebecca Lajoie, educator at Hunt’s Photo &amp; Video. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a membership to the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture and a copy of Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies (Radius Books and Peabody Museum Press, 2024). Free and open to the public. Let us know you are coming! RSVPs are encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome. <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpVwaEfAvKIKRHjDqup5ZqIVNUMDVTTlZSWVVaS1A1UEdVQ0pKUzI0Q1ZDTy4u" target="_blank">RSVP</a> Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. ArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Manifest | Thirteen Colonies Book Launch and Conversation

Speakers: Wendel A. White, Distinguished Professor of Art, Stockton University; 2021 Robert Gardner Fellow in Photography, Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology, Harvard University Cheryl Finley, Inaugural Director of the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective; Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of Art &amp; Visual Culture; Spelman College; Associate Professor, Department of Art &amp; Visual Studies, Cornell University Leigh Raiford, Professor of African American Studies, University of California, Berkeley Deborah Willis, University Professor and Chair of the Department of Photography &amp; Imaging, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University Conversation moderated by Brenda Tindal, Chief Campus Curator, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Visual artist Wendel A. White photographs material culture, objects, documents, and books held in public collections to explore the complexities of American history, slavery, abolition, concepts of race, and Black life and culture. In this program, marking the launch of his book Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies (Radius Books/Peabody Museum Press, 2024), White will engage in a conversation with contributors to the book. They will discuss White’s body of work, the construction of race within the archival imaginary, and the ways in which artifacts, material culture, art, and photography shape historical narratives, memories, and contemporary perspectives on Black life and culture. Visit the Peabody Museum for free before and after the program to see Wendel White’s exhibition Manifest: Thirteen Colonies, and join us for the related ArtsThursdays event from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Copies of Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies will be available for sale. Advance registration is recommended. <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpVwaEfAvKIKRHjDqup5ZqIVNUNzdHOFpUTTdOS0lVQjZUTEdBQlIzTVNYNy4u" target="_blank">Register for In Person.</a> <a href="https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fThYa2CoR36pK42x8ToiGQ" target="_blank">Register for Online.</a> Free admission. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage starting at 4:30 pm. Cosponsored by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology; the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture; the Office of the Chief Campus Curator; the Harvard &amp; the Legacy of Slavery Initiative; EDIBA Initiatives at the Office of the Librarian, Harvard University; and ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts.

Inside Egyptian Tombs: Teen Saturdays Workshop

Tour the tomb of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian Queen with virtual reality! <a href="https://reservations.hmsc.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=9" target="_blank">Advance registration required</a> by Friday, September 13. In this hands-on workshop, learn how the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture create immersive experiences for visitors. Museum educators will introduce teens to virtual reality apps using Oculus headsets and other 3D media to explore this ancient wonder. Through activities, teens will compare this mode of learning to others to see which they like best. Teen Saturdays workshops are designed to build community and improve the museum experience for multicultural and Spanish-speaking teens. Workshops are presented bilingually in Spanish and English. Snacks provided! $10 fee includes free admission to all HMSC museums following the workshop. Teens receive a membership worth $100 after attending three or more 2024 fall semester Teen Saturday Workshops. Or, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;September 14: Inside Egyptian Tombs &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;October 5: Creative 3D Design &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 9: Animating Ancient Assyria &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 7: Marvelous Holograms Bring a smartphone. A limited number of tablets will be available for loan. Make a note on your registration form if you want to borrow one. Presented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture.

Science Spotlights: Exoplanet Crash Course

Speaker: Collin Cherubim, PhD Graduate Student – Wordsworth Group Did you know that over 4,000 exoplanets have been discovered just in the past few years? What exactly is an exoplanet and how do we find them? How do they connect to the search for life in the universe? Join Harvard astrophysicist Collin Cherubim for a crash course in this exciting new area of research to learn the answers to these questions and many more!

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor)

Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Join HMSC volunteers for a live story reading and hands-on, family-friendly activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free. Sponsored by the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture.

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Hawaiian Featherwork Workshop

Join Kula Manu, a student-led club from the island of O’ahu, Hawaiʻi, to learn about the history of their ancestors and the beautiful tradition of Hawaiian featherwork. In this workshop, Kula Manu will present the history of featherwork and its importance and lead a crafting activity. No materials or previous experience are required to join this presentation. This fun and engaging activity can be enjoyed by all ages. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult who can work with the child. If adults wish to complete their own craft, they must register as well. Space is limited. <a href="https://reservations.hmsc.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=28" target="_blank">Reserve your spot today</a>! Complimentary parking available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Image: ‘Ahu’ula (feathered cape) from Hawai’i, Museum Purchase, Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund, 11-65-70/84100.

Museum of Comparative Zoology 101

Join HMSC volunteers for a live story reading and hands-on, family-friendly activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free. Sponsored by the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture.

Summer Solstice Celebration: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Join the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture on the longest day of the year—free of charge—to explore the galleries and new exhibitions at the <a href="https://hmnh.harvard.edu/">Harvard Museum of Natural History</a>, the <a href="https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/">Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology</a>, the <a href="https://chsi.harvard.edu/">Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments</a>, and the <a href="https://hmane.harvard.edu/">Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East</a>. Step outdoors to enjoy lively musical and circus performances, play mini-golf, and make a flower crown. Ice cream, beverages, and snacks will be available to purchase from food trucks. Don’t miss out on this popular event for all ages! Sponsored by the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture. Free event parking will be available at the <a href="http://map.harvard.edu/?ctrx=760081.5&amp;ctry=2963729.5&amp;level=9&amp;layers=Campus%20Base%20and%20Buildings%2CMap%20Text">52 Oxford Street Garage</a>. Please note that Divinity Avenue will be closed to traffic during the event.  The Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture are an 8-minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line station. ArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts.

Science Spotlights: Chemical Movement and the Backyard  Zombie Apocalypse

Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks. 2:00–2:30 pm Running, Swimming, and Squirming: Chemicals That Make You Move Whether escaping from predators in the wild or just playing on a sports team, coordination is key. No matter the animal, knowing how to move is extremely important. But, even the smallest changes at the molecular level can affect this coordination. Join cellular biologist and Harvard graduate student, Juan Orozco, as he explores how changing tiny chemical components in neurons can completely alter how animals move. 3:00–3:30 pm&nbsp; The Zombie Apocalypse Happening in Your Backyard If you think zombies are just a work of fiction, think again! Every day, all around us, tiny fruit flies are being infected by a fungus that gets into their brain, takes them over, and controls their behavior. The fungus manipulates the fly to crawl upward to a high point, so that the fungus can then burst out of the fly, raining down to infect more victims. Join geneticist and Harvard graduate student Julius Tabin to learn more about the life cycle of this zombie infection and the questions scientists are using it to answer. Presented by the Harvard Museum of Natural History and Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B, Third Floor

ArtsThursdays: Celebrate Filipino Heritage

Join us for a free, fun night at the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture. Come with a date, come with friends, or make new friends while strolling through the galleries. This month, celebrate the opening of the online exhibition Balikbayan | Homecoming featuring content created by people of Filipino descent who responded to thirteen of the 8,000 items from the country in the Peabody Museum’s care. Listen to rondalla music by strolling musicians, watch folk dances, and learn a few folk dance steps. Enjoy Filipino food for sale. <ul><li>Enjoy the musical and dance talents of special guests from the Iskwelahang Pilipino cultural school</li><li>Visit with three “Curator’s Choice” artifacts outside of their cases in small, 20-minute group sessions hosted by the Peabody curator of Oceanic collections </li><li>View award-winning video artwork created by Filipino students for the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest</li><li>Explore the online exhibit or the Peabody collection database at computer stations</li><li>Chat with volunteers to learn about natural history highlights such as the Philippine flying lemur and rare marine shells</li><li>Share your own experience and questions at visitor conversation stations</li><li>Savor Filipino foods available for purchase from <a href="https://www.kuyascooking.com/">Kuya’s Cooking</a> and <a href="https://www.theislanderscreamery.com/">The Islander’s Creamery</a> </li><li>Purchase drinks at the cash bar (valid government ID required to consume alcoholic beverages)</li><li>Enter a free raffle to win museum gifts and membership </li></ul>Free and open to the public. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Let us know you are coming! RSVPs are encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome.  ArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Manifest: Thirteen Colonies Exhibition Preview & Conversation

Wendel A. White, Distinguished Professor of Art, Stockton University; 2021 Robert Gardner Fellow in Photography, Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology, Harvard University &nbsp; In conversation with William E. Williams, Audrey A. and John L. Dusseau Professor in the Humanities; Professor of Fine Arts, Haverford College &nbsp; Visual artist Wendel A. White photographs objects, documents, and books held in public collections to explore the complexities of American history, slavery, abolition, concepts of race, and Black life and culture. In this program, marking the upcoming exhibition of his work at the Peabody Museum, White will engage in a conversation with photographer William E. Williams, whose own images of architecture, landscapes, and African American historical sites examine similar topics. Both artists will share their approaches to documenting complex and painful aspects of U.S. history. They will highlight marginalized or overlooked Black and African American stories of resilience, ingenuity, and agency and discuss reconnecting consciousness and memories to places and objects that signify the lives and experiences of Black communities.&nbsp; &nbsp; A reception and exhibition preview will follow in the galleries of the Peabody Museum. Free parking at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/52+Oxford+St,+Cambridge,+MA+02138/@42.3801643,-71.1153065,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e37740b4804b09:0x1ca7c4a4324b1694!8m2!3d42.3801643!4d-71.1153065!16s%2Fg%2F11c2133ff1" target="_blank">52 Oxford Street Garage</a>. &nbsp; <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpVwaEfAvKIKRHjDqup5ZqIVNUMDhZOE5JUVE3RDkyTVVNWjdTTlg4VUwyWS4u" target="_blank">Register for In Person</a> <a href="https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FCgqI01R0C3oN5Y4LjeDA" target="_blank">Register for Online</a> Presented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology &amp; Ethnology and Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture The exhibition Manifest: Thirteen Colonies will be open May 18, 2024–April 13, 2025. <a href="https://peabody.harvard.edu/manifest-thirteen-colonies" target="_blank">Learn more about the exhibition and Wendel White.</a> <a href="https://peabody.harvard.edu/robert-gardner-fellowship-photography" target="_blank">Learn more about the Robert Gardner Fellowship in Photography</a> Advance copies of the related book <a href="https://www.radiusbooks.org/all-books/p/wendel-a-white-manifest-thirteen-colonies" target="_blank">Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies</a>, (Radius Books/Peabody Museum Press, Summer 2024) will be available to view and preorder. Image credit: Baby Dolls, Kenneth and Mamie Clark, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Kate Clark Harris in memory of her parents Kenneth and Mamie Clark, in cooperation with the Northside Center for Child Development Washington, DC. © Wendel A. White

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S11: happening this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

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S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

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S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.