Family Programs
Drop-in Family Event
Mexican Flag Day Discovery Room
Saturday February 18 and
Tuesday February 21-Saturday February 25
Noon-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult
February 24th is Mexican Flag Day. Come explore the history of the flag and the Aztec origin of the eagle and the cactus in the flag’s coat of arms. Enjoy the story of the founding of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City, and learn more about the Mexica people. And don’t miss the make-and-take-home project!
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Drop-in Family Event
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Fabulous Flutes, Marvelous Music
Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!
Saturday March 17 1-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult
Come spend time with professional musician and music scholar Dr. Jose Cuellar a.k.a. Dr. Loco! Explore some amazing native instruments from the Museum’s collection and discover what they are made from. Make your own musical instruments to take home. And be prepared – you may be joining Dr. Loco’s jam session!
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Drop-in Family Event
 Trash Tales Discovery Room
Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!
Saturday April 21 Noon-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult
People around the world make fun toys and useful items from what might be considered trash. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring real artifacts and the stories behind shoes made with tires, toys shaped from scrap wire, and more. Make your own toy or other creation from “trash” to take home, while supplies last.
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Earth Day Recycling Fun (Special Off-Site Workshop)
Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!
Saturday April 21 1-4 pm
Free, space is limited and advance reservation is required
Recommended for ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult
Join us at the Harvard Recycling and Surplus Center, 224 Western Avenue in Allston, for a special Earth Day recycling program. Tour the warehouse (often compared to the one in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”) where used computers get refurbished; clothing is bagged; books are boxed; and items of all kinds are stored for donation to charities. Join Rob Gogan, Manager of Harvard Recycling Services, to make and take home your own recycled paper!
Advance registration required. For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Drop-in Family Event
Trash Tales Discovery Room
Tuesday April 24-Saturday April 28 Noon-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult
People around the world make fun toys and useful items from what might be considered trash. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring real artifacts and the stories behind shoes made with tires, toys shaped from scrap wire, and more. Make your own toy or other creation from “trash” to take home, while supplies last.
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Drop-in Family Event
Transforming Trash to Treasure: Cleaning Artifacts from Harvard Yard
Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!
Saturday May 19 Noon-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult
Do you enjoy mysteries of the past? Ever wonder what lies beneath Harvard Yard? Join Archaeology of Harvard Yard Instructors and Students as they process their finds from this year’s dig in Harvard Yard. Learn what “trash” can tell us about the past. This is your chance to get your hands dirty - who knows what you’ll find!
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
Drop-in Family Event
Float Your Boat Discovery Room
Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!
Saturday June 16 Noon-4 pm
Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult
Throughout time and around the world, people have built and decorated boats and watercraft to help them get food, trade, and travel long distances. Come explore some of the amazing boats and boat models here at the Peabody Museum. Then make and decorate your own boat to take home!
For more information: pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3216
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