Tours and Groups

Tours Resume September 13, 2026

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours by Harvard Students

student guides visitors in front of house replica.

Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm, September 13, 2026–April 25, 2027. See blackout dates.*

This free tour, led by Harvard students, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods, peoples, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.

Visitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes. 

*Blackout dates: September 27, November 29, 2026–January 24, 2027, March 14, March 21, and April 4. 

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours by Harvard Students for Groups

Groups of 10 or more must contact Reservations to request other times. Please complete the reservation request form.

Touch Tours for Blind and Visually Impaired Visitors: Mediterranean Marketplaces

hand on replica amphora in the gallery.

Available by appointment September 13, 2026–April 25, 2027. See blackout dates.* 

Monday–Friday 11:00 am–3:00 pm

Sundays 2:00 pm

Available for blind and visually impaired visitors, this tour explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods, peoples, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touchable replicas are coupled with description to spark discussion about innovations that had lasting impacts—even on the modern world. 

Free. Request a reservation at least one week in advance. The museum welcomes service dogs. To request a reservation, please complete the  HMANE Touch Tour Reservation Request Form  or call 617-495-3216. A sighted companion is welcome.

*Blackout dates: September 27, November 24, 2026–January 30, 2027, March 12–March 21, and April 4, 2027.

Group Visits

Please register all groups of 10 or more people at least two weeks in advance of your visit by using the online Reservation Request Form. The museum may not be able to allow entry without advance registration. Group visits are free of charge.

School Groups

School Group Visits are available for grades 4-12 with a reservation. We welcome groups of 10-24 students; groups of 25 or more can arrange a staggered entrance for their visit.

College Groups

College-level educators are invited to bring their classes from any university or program to the museum during open hours with a reservation. 

Educator Admission

Educators are invited to visit the museum free of charge anytime during open hours to plan for their students’ visits.

Virtual Field Trips for Grades 6–8

head and shoulders of statue of ashurnasirpal II.

50-minute Virtual Field Trips are available for middle school students (grades 6–8) in groups of 10–50 students per session. Please reserve at least two weeks in advance. The fee is $150 for up to 50 students, and two sessions can be presented per day.

Please complete the online Reservation Request Form to begin the reservation process. Once your request has been reviewed, the Education Department will contact you to confirm your reservation and answer any questions you might have.