Free Sunday Mornings at Harvard Museum of Natural History
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History
Don’t miss the world famous exhibit of 3,000 ‘Glass Flowers’, amazingly realistic models of plants, fruits and flowers created by father-son glass artists Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka from 1886-1936. Explore 12,000 specimens drawn from Harvard’s vast research collections at the University's most visited museum -- dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones, and hundreds of prehistoric and current-day animals from around the globe. Get close to the world’s only mounted Kronosaurus, a 42 ft-long marine reptile; one of the first Triceratops ever discovered; a 1,642 lb. amethyst geode; 3 whale skeletons. The museum is on the Harvard University campus, just a short, 7-10 minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line ‘T’ station, or a 15 minute walk from Porter Square commuter rail. Open daily, 9 am – 5 pm, 361 days/year. Handicapped accessible. Explore www.hmnh.harvard.edu for changing exhibitions, dozens of lectures, events, classes for all ages, year-round.
06/27/10 - 06/30/12
Regularly $9 adults; $7 seniors and students; $6 age 3-18
- http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
The Family Show
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre
Start your Saturday night off with an evening full of improvised music, scenes, stories and games that is fun for the whole family! This interactive evening, performed by the ImprovBoston Family Show Cast, is sure to bring out the child in everyone!
02/21/09 - Ongoing
$12 general admission/$10 seniors/$7 students and children
- http://www.improvboston.com
ImprovBoston Theatre - 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Somerville Walks
Presented by WalkBoston
This map shows all of Somerville with possible walks highlighted in five-minute increments. Use it to explore Somerville on foot for recreation, exploration, and transportation.
Use this map for a self guided walk.
04/09/09 - Ongoing
- http://www.walkboston.org/resources/images/somwalkMap.pdf
Family Experience Sundays at Diablo Glass School
Presented by Diablo Glass School at Diablo Glass School
Participants will learn about the venetian technique of glassblowing and the process to produce amazing and colorful pieces. During this one hour demonstration kids and adults will enjoy learning something unique watching our skilled artists blowing. After the demo, participants can make fused glass pendants or order blown pieces and watch the artists producing them. Price per event: $15 Demonstration 1-2 PM $10 Additional Hands-On Fused Glass 2-3 PM Group size limit: 60 for Demonstration 12 for Hands-On Fused Glass
10/11/09 - Ongoing
$15 per person for the demonstration, additional $10 for the hands-on fused glass
- http://www.diabloglassschool.com/familyexperience.htm
Diablo Glass School - 123 Terrace St., Boston, MA, 02120
Boston's Best Cruise
Presented by Boston's Best Cruises at MBTA Harbor Express Ferry
90 min. round trip ferry ride from Boston's Long Wharf and back. Scenic, historical, inexpensive family fun. Best views of Boston and the Harbor Islands.big fun on a budget.
11/01/09 - Ongoing
$6.00 Adult $3.00 Senior (2) children under 11 free this is for the 90 min. loop ride (round trip) Purchase tickets on board the ferry!!
- http://bostonsbestcruises.com
MBTA Harbor Express Ferry - 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA, 02109