ROBERT S PEABODY MUSEUM

ANDOVER, MA

The Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology in Andover, Massachusetts is a research and teaching facility devoted to advancing the study of human cultures in all areas of the world. Founded in 1901, the museum contains one of the largest collections of Native American artifacts in the Northeast, featuring objects from the North American Arctic to the Central Andes. The museum houses over 800,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, including pottery, stone tools, jewelry, clothing, photographs, and more.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs and activities, including lectures, workshops, and field trips. It is also home to the Harvard Peabody Expedition, which is a long-term archaeological research project that focuses on the prehistory of the Central Andes. The museum also hosts a number of special events, such as the Celebration of Native Heritage, Native American Heritage Month, and Civil Rights Day.

Visitors to the museum can explore the galleries, which feature permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as interactive displays and activities. The museum also offers a variety of educational resources, such as a library, archives, and a research center. The museum also houses a gift shop and a café for visitors.

The Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Native Americans, as well as the history of the Central Andes. The museum is open year-round and admission is free.

ROBERT S PEABODY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ANDOVER MA. US MID #8402500041

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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ROBERT S PEABODY MUSEUM
175 N MAIN ST
ANDOVER
MA
01810

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