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Family Program: Peabody Museum of Archeology
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| Dates: | Only on 10/11, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/17 between 10/11/10 - 4/17/11 |
| Hours: | Noon–4:00 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Learn Something |
October 11, 2010 Noon–4:30 pm
Go behind the scenes where Peabody Museum zooarchaeologists will demonstrate what animal bones can reveal using modern animal skeletons. If you have found a bone in your backyard, bring it with you and get it identified! This event is a favorite for children. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Family Fun Saturdays
November 20, 2010 Noon–4:00 pm
Join us as we continue to enjoy the Day of the Dead celebration at the Peabody Museum. View the special altars and decorations, leave messages for your departed loved ones, explore the ancient Aztec origins of the festival and its food, hear stories, enjoy music, and make your own paper marigolds, papel picado banners, and calaca (skull) masks to take home. This drop-in event is recommended for children ages 6 and up and is fun for the whole family!
December 18, 2010 Noon–4:00 pm
What do anthropologists and archaeologists study? Join us for fun activities and get some answers! Head into the galleries to explore the Maya. Learn about their glyphs and murals, their use of chocolate, jade, and more. In the Discovery Room, enjoy hands-on artifacts from around the world and make your own take-home project. Don’t forget to check out the schedule of story times, available at the front desk. You’ll discover something new every time!
More Dates for Family Fun Saturdays
1/15/11, 2/19/11, 3/19/11, 4/17/11
| COST | ↑ top |
Free with Peabody Museum admission: Adults: $9; Senior citizens: $7; Students with ID: $7; Children (3-18 years old): $6; Children under 3: Free
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.peabody.harvard.edu/node/544/#zooarch
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA map
Phone: 617-495-8317
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