Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Name: Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Start: 2026-12-13T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-13T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Cambridge

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When	Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 1:00 pm – 3:30 pmEastern time.
Where	Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Cambridge · Map
Price	FreeNo admission charge listed by the organizer.
Listed by	hmsc.harvard.eduOrganizer’s page · All events at Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East →
Category	Children and Family Friendly

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Volunteers from the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture lead hands-on, family-friendly activities from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, followed by a live story reading at 3:00 PM. The afternoon is recommended for ages 5 to 12 and museum admission is free. Families can also explore the galleries of ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Levantine artifacts.

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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138Cambridge. Check the MBTA trip planner for the closest station; most Boston venues are a short walk from the T.

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