Animals played an important role in Cypriot religion and ritual. Many Cypriot deities were conceived as having animal parts or attributes, animal iconography was prevalent among votive offerings, and animal masks were worn in rituals at some sanctuaries. Perhaps the most dramatic and widespread way that humans interacted with animals, however, was through animal sacrifice. […]
Broneer lecture
Stone Lecture
Tsakirgis Lecture
Lecture: The Kingdom of Dahomey, in the modern Republic of Benin, stands as one of the most comprehensively researched kingdoms in precolonial West Africa. Decades of historical, anthropological, and art historical research have cast important light on the origins of the precolonial polity, and its rise, expansion, and transformation through its participation into the trans-Atlantic […]
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply. *Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, 2024; and March 9–17, 2024. Tours by Harvard students connect visitors with the research, teaching, and Indigenous engagement surrounding the cultural heritage in the museum’s care. […]
Sketching the Marbles For centuries, artists have drawn the Parthenon’s pediment sculptures. Join us for special art sessions to create your own classical masterpiece. Sketching the Marbles is held on the final Friday afternoon of each month (except Metro Nashville holidays). --Recommended for ages 12 and older. --This program takes place in the Treasury. --All […]
Stone lecture
Grab a pour and take a tour with Curator of Collections, Bronson Michaud. Hear about the untold stories from our collection and take a peek at objects on display just for you. Plus, you’ll receive a Beer with Bronson koozie to keep your beer (or root beer) cold and hands warm! This month, we will […]
