Harvard Museum of Natural History

In this free virtual talk, Dr. Beronda Montgomery discusses her recent book, Lessons from Plants, examining our interdependence with plants and the lessons plants hold about human community building.

This free presentation by physicist Simone Marchi highlights his research on how collisions in space have shaped our solar system and even life on Earth. Both Zoom and in-person options are available.

Bring the whole family to this interactive virtual event! Come with your questions and curiosity to meet the Harvard Museum of Natural History's incredible animals over Zoom.

In this free virtual talk, restoration ecologist Dr. David Moreno Mateos examines how scientists have traditionally measured ecosystem recovery and argues for revolutionary, longer-term approaches.

Bring the whole family to this interactive virtual event! Come with your questions and curiosity to meet the Harvard Museum of Natural History's incredible animals over Zoom.

You're invited to a special event hosted by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture celebrating all things El Salvador! From its vibrant ecology to tasty food, come and appreciate Salvadoran culture.

Dr. Pablo Borboroglu, winner of the 2023 Indianapolis Prize, has devoted his life to saving penguins. Hear him recount conservation's challenges and highlights in this free hybrid lecture.

What treasures are found in the Harvard University paleontology collections? Meet Harvard paleontologists to find out! See their favorite fossils, learn about their research, and ask questions.

In this free talk, Saleem Ali details the fascinating history of the most abundant metal in Earth's crust, aluminum. This metal, he argues, teaches us about our stewardship of nonrenewable resources.

In the Whale is a feature-length film about, arguably, the greatest true fish story ever told. It’s the account of a man who survived to tell the tale of being swallowed and then spit out by a whale.

Bring the whole family to this interactive virtual event! Come with your questions and curiosity to meet the Harvard Museum of Natural History's incredible animals over Zoom.

In this free virtual talk, Gonzalo Giribet explains how biogeography, the study of the distribution of organisms, can further our understanding of the breakup of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.

Museums are more than a collection of objects: they reflect the beliefs of those doing the collecting. Join Reed Gochberg in this free virtual talk as she explores the history behind museum practices.

Join Professor Rus Hoelzel in this free virtual lecture as he explains the diverse adaptations amassed by creatures inhabiting the deep sea and their relationship to conservation efforts.

The Harvard Museum of Natural History invites you to an exhibit showcasing the efforts to conserve Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka's extraordinary glass flowers, opening to the public November 26th.

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture invites you to a free event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History showcasing the work of Boston-area Latinx teens from its Hear Me Out/Escúchame project.

Come celebrate National Fossil Day with the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture! Hear from Harvard paleontologists about the diverse fossils they study and their cutting-edge research techniques.

Hybrid Event: Virtual or In-Person

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture invites you to a special event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History showcasing the work of Latinx teens from its Hear Me Out/Escúchame program.

Join marine photographer Keith Ellenbogen as he presents stunning underwater snapshots of creatures like great white sharks and humpback whales in a lecture at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

This panel discussing the intersection of art and climate change features artists and scientists who contributed to the Harvard Museum of Natural History's exhibition In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers.

You're invited to one of the Harvard Museum of Natural History's most popular events! At this celebration of science, you can talk with actual scientists and get creative with fun hands-on activities.

Did you know Darwin wasn't the only person to discover natural selection? This special event celebrates the life of Alfred Wallace, another important scholar who independently discovered the concept.

You only turn 200 once! Celebrate the birthday of Alfred Russel Wallace, a pioneering yet often overlooked scientist, with cocktails and conversation at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

How did iron from meteorites find its way into ancient Egyptian objects? In this free hybrid lecture, Dr. Almansa-Villatoro will discuss how ancient Egyptians associated iron with the sky and stars.

Discover your inner scientist at Science Spotlights at the Harvard Museum of Natural History! In this series of short talks for ages 10+, scientists discuss cutting-edge research questions.

Discover your inner scientist at Science Spotlights at the Harvard Museum of Natural History! In this series of short talks for ages 10+, scientists discuss cutting-edge research questions.

Discover your inner scientist at Science Spotlights at the Harvard Museum of Natural History! In this series of short talks for ages 10+, scientists discuss cutting-edge research questions.

Join the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture on the longest day of the year—FREE of charge!

Discover your inner scientist at Science Spotlights at the Harvard Museum of Natural History! In this series of short talks for ages 10+, scientists discuss cutting-edge research questions.

Evolution can be a blessing and a curse. In this free hybrid lecture, Dr. Terence Capellini discusses the link between the cause and treatment of knee osteoarthritis and the evolution of bipedalism.

Let renowned wildlife photographer Keith Ellenbogen guide you on a three-day nature photography workshop, from the Harvard Museum of Natural History to Eel River Preserve in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka pushed glassworking boundaries with their glass flowers. Join conservator Scott Fulton for a lecture about the artistry and unique conservation challenges of these works. 

Fossils have been taken from Sioux lands without consent starting in the 1800s. In this free talk, Dr. Bradley covers this history, offering solutions to disputes between Tribes and paleontologists.

You're invited to join Andrea Appleton as she explains the incredible diversity of flowers. Learn how nature's most beautiful creations have evolved at this event for ages 10 and up!

Join Thalles P. Lavinscky Pereira, PhD., a Biodiversity Fellow in the Farrell Lab, to learn how you, too, can participate in the scientific process.

Join us for a free, fun night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Come with a date, come with friends, or make new friends while strolling through the galleries.

Explore virtual and augmented reality at two museums.
Cocktails and mocktails available for purchase. Free event parking.

The Last Human is Ivalo Frank's homage to Greenland, a country nestled between the beginning and end of life as we know it. Enjoy a free film screening of this 2022 NORDIC:DOX Award winner with a Q&A.

At this celebration of science, learn about how species are classified and conditions on ancient Earth straight from the source: scientists themselves.

Bring the whole family to this interactive virtual event! Come with your questions and curiosity to meet the Harvard Museum of Natural History's incredible animals over Zoom.

In this free virtual talk, Harvard lecturer Carole Hooven discusses her recent book about testosterone, an influential yet complicated hormone, and its relationship to genes and cultural norms.

Join author Elizabeth Shreeve in this free virtual event for families! Learn all about fossils as she reads her newest book and get inspired to write your own stories!

Learn from a diverse group of storytellers how the Harvard Museum of Natural History has inspired their storytelling careers — and can inspire your own — in this free virtual event.

While seemingly unassuming, seahorses can play a crucial role in saving our oceans. Join Dr. Amanda Vincent in this free virtual lecture as she explains her acclaimed work with these iconic creatures.

Bring the whole family to this interactive virtual event! Come with your questions and curiosity to meet the Harvard Museum of Natural History's incredible animals over Zoom.

Celebrate National Fossil Day with the Harvard Museum of Natural History! Bring the whole family to learn about the museum's incredible fossils over Zoom.

Join Harvard Professor Daniel Lieberman in this free virtual lecture as he demystifies many of the assumptions surrounding exercise and its impact on human health.

Learn about what some of our animals do to protect themselves and even to avoid a fight altogether. Join human museum staffers Javier and Ryan as they lead you in a 45-minute-long program.

Break out of the winter doldrums and welcome Harvard science into your home with the all-virtual I heart Science festival lasting from Friday, February 12 to Monday, February 15.