Accessibility
Accessibility
The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East galleries span three floors, fully accessible by both stairs and elevator. An accessible entrance to the building is located on the east side of the museum; view the slideshow above for easy directions to that entrance. Parking near the museum is very limited, but people can be easily dropped off in front. Please refer to the parking section for more information.
If you have any questions, please call (617) 495-4631.
3D Tour of the Museum
Watch a self-guided 3D tour to see the museum’s layout and galleries as of 2018. Please note exhibitions and Harvard University’s masking guidance have been updated since the tour was created. See the latest University guidance.
Touch Tour: Ancient Mesopotamia
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Available Sundays 1:00–2:00 pm during the following periods:
October 1–December 4, 2023
January 22–March 9, 2024
March 18–April 24, 2024
Also available by appointment: select Monday-Fridays from 2:00–3:00 or 3:00–4:00 pm
Available for blind and visually impaired visitors, this tour explores the From Stone to Silicone exhibition featuring ancient Mesopotamia. Touchable replicas are coupled with description to spark discussion about the sculpted art in the Assyrian palace of King Ashurnasirpal II.
Free. Registration required at least one week in advance. The museum welcomes service dogs. Please note that emotional support animals and comfort animals are not permitted. To request a reservation, please complete this form or call 617-495-2916.