Kids' Clubs

Come be a part of the museum community. After-school clubs offer kids the opportunity to study a particular topic in depth in a fun, exploratory setting. 

Dates and times
Each session meets for six Tuesdays, from 3:40 to 5:00 p.m.
Seesion II: November 3 - December 15

Fees
$120 non-members; $108 members (10% discount)

Registration
Class sizes are limited and advance registration is required. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for reservations or call 617.495.2341.

Cancellations
You may cancel up to two weeks before the first class and receive a refund less a $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.

Animal Artists Club

(Ages 7–11)

This club is designed for kids who love animals and art. Sketch face-to-face with a zebra, ostrich, tiger, or moose as we learn to draw animals from the museum's zoological collections. With materials that we provide, students focus on different animal groups each week and practice using different media. Young artists will enjoy seeing their talents emerge while monitoring their progress with a portfolio of weekly drawings. By the end of this six-week course, students will have gained greater confidence in their expressive skills as well as a new appreciation for the animal world.

Vacation Programs

Spend a week at the museum during February or summer vacation exploring the galleries, examining specimens in our classroom, and doing activities lead by museum educators. The museum offers programs for students of many ages, from preschool to 8th grade.

See details about the February vacation week program (February 16-19, 2010) below and check back in March for details about summer 2010 programs.

February Science Week

Spend school vacation in the museum! Through hands-on activities in the galleries, students will learn while having fun.

Time and location
Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 am to noon at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Fees
$120 nonmembers / $108 members (10% discount)

Registration
Class sizes are limited and advance registration is required. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for reservations or call 617.495.2341.

Cancellations
You may cancel up to two weeks before class and receive a refund less a $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.

Animal Naturalists

Grades 1-2 and 3-5

February 16–19 9:30 am to noon

Combine your love for animals and drawing in this two part science and art program. Led by a museum science educator, students will investigate the lives of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Under the guidance of a professional illustrator, students will sketch these animals while practicing various drawing techniques.

Out-of-School Programs

Looking for activities for your out-of-school program? Explore our offerings here.