Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt Kick-Off
By Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Centaurs, merfolk, and unicorns, oh my! Journey through Harvard's museums on a quest to discover the real creatures who inspired fantastical myths and captivating legends.
.: Fri, April 15 2022 11am – 4pm.
Ages: 6 to 14.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
We strongly recommend reserving a reservation prior to your visit.
Cost
This event is free with museum admission.
Location
- In-person only.
26 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Additional information
Join us to hunt for mythical creatures across the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Can you find a genie, merfolk, or a centaur? What might have inspired a cyclops or a piranha plant? Travel through the galleries of four museums on your quest for these amazing creatures. Test your skills in the galleries of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments.
On April 15, let the adventure begin! Time is limited, so plan your visit now. The quest ends on May 30.
Regular museum admission rates apply.
Last updated April 5, 2022.
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