Watch a short instructional video about how to use this virtual tour.
three dimensional image of a coffin.

Visit

The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East is one of the four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.

Admission: Free

Hours: Sunday–Friday, 11:00am–4:00pm
 

Closed the following days:

  • Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (day before Thanksgiving)
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Saturday, December 21, 2024
  • Sunday, December 22, 2024
  • Monday, December 23, 2024
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve)
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas)
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day)

 

Museum closes early on the following days:

  • Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (Third floor closure at 3:00 pm)
  • Thursday, March 7, 2024 (at 3:00 pm)
  • Tuesday March 26 (at 3:30 pm)
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (at 3:00 pm)

3D Models

The museum has created 3D models of some choice objects from its collections. This peg-shaped, stone figurine would have been placed in the foundation of an important structure as it was being built. You can view more of our models here