Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes en el Museo!
By Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Latino teens are invited to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology for our Teen Saturdays! This series is an opportunity to meet your peers and learn about the natural world of Latin America.
Saturday, May 11 1pm – 3pm
Ages: 14 to 18.
Grades 9th grade through 12th grade.
Registration required
- Specific dates
Tuesday, January 23 – Friday, May 10
Free!
Location
- In-person only.
11 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Maraykanka
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Additional information
The Natural World of Latin America
February 10: Special: Visit the I Heart Science Festival
March 16: Ants in Action
April 13: Flying High
May 11: Shark Frenzy
Teen Saturdays! is designed for teens interested in Latino culture, history, and community. This spring, high school students are invited to free monthly workshops to explore and learn about the natural world of Latin America and contribute thoughts on making the museum more appealing to all audiences. Spring sessions include informal talks by up-and-coming scientists, insect exploration, and more. Meet people, enjoy snacks, and learn something new every time.
This free program includes:
• gallery visits to the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
• hands-on projects
• Spanish/English sessions
• all materials and tools for projects
• tasty snacks & refreshments
• museum membership (attending three or more sessions)
Free. Advance registration required by 24 hours before each session begins. Recommended for teenagers ages 14–19, entering grades 9–12 or working. Sign up for one session or more. Presented in English with Spanish translation.
El Mundo Natural de América Latina
10 de febrero: Especial: Visita el Festival I Heart Science
16 de marzo: Hormigas en Acción
13 de abril: Volando Alto
11 de mayo: Frenesí de Tiburones
Teen Saturdays!/ Sábados de Jóvenes! está diseñado para jóvenes interesados en la cultura, la historia y la comunidad latina. Esta primavera, los estudiantes de preparatoria están invitados a talleres mensuales gratuitos para explorar y aprender sobre el mundo natural de América Latina y aportar ideas para hacer el museo más interesante para todos los públicos. Las sesiones de primavera incluyen pláticas informales con científicos prometedores, exploración de insectos y mucho más. Conoce gente nueva, disfruta de snacks y aprende algo nuevo en cada visita.
Este programa gratuito incluye
- Visitas a las galerías de los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard
- Proyectos prácticos
- Sesiones en español/inglés
- Todos los materiales y herramientas para los proyectos
- Deliciosos snacks y refrigerios
- Membresía al museo (asistiendo a tres o más sesiones)
Gratuito. Se requiere inscripción previa 24 horas antes del comienzo de cada sesión. Recomendado para jóvenes de 14 a 19 años, que cursen los grados 9-12 o estén trabajando. Inscríbete a una sesión o más. Presentado en inglés con traducción al español.
Last updated January 23, 2024.
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