Colossal Heads of Mexico (Workshop)

Sun May 15, 2022
Various times
Age: 6-10
Price: members $5; non-members $10
Location:
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138
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The Olmec civilization of ancient Mexico is known for its mysterious sculptures of giant heads that rise up to eleven feet high. Touch a huge modern replica in the museum for one day that is based on Monument One, The King. 

Explore artifacts with an educator that show Olmec influence on architecture, the ball game, written language, and pigments. Handle reproductions and paint a mini plaster head of to take home.

This event takes place on May 15th at three times: 1:00pm-2:00pm, 1:45pm-2:45pm, and 2:30pm-3:30pm.

Presented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.