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The Harvard Museum of Natural History presents weekend afternoon programs for middle-school children and their families. Renowned authors, Harvard faculty, and other scientists offer educational and entertaining presentations on their latest work.

 
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Paleo Planet: A Look at Life in the Past

Family Festival

Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Travel back in time to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, trilobites, and other fossils. Consider how the planet itself has changed over time. Investigate human ancestors through fossils. Meet Harvard scientists and hear about their research. Examine rare specimens, search for clues about the past in common fossils, and make your own models. This festival is appropriate for all ages with more than a dozen different activities appealing to different ages. Regular admission rates apply.

Paleo Planet is made possible in part with support from Cambridge Trust Company.

Photo by Nate Dean.

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