To Do Today: Summer Solstice Celebration
Enjoy free admission to Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, live performances, and food trucks on the longest day of the year
Harvard’s annual summer solstice celebration features free museum admission, mini-golf, crafts, and performances. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Bostonian13
To Do Today: Summer Solstice Celebration
Enjoy free admission to Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, live performances, and food trucks on the longest day of the year
What?
A free event at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, featuring access to galleries and new exhibitions at multiple museums, along with outdoor performances, activities, and refreshments.
When?
June 20, from 5 to 9 pm.
Where?
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. Free parking will be available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Note that Divinity Avenue will be closed to traffic during the event.
How much?
The event is free, but bring money for snacks and food trucks.
Why should I go?
Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year that marks the official start of summer. Celebrate this special day with a free event at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture offering complimentary access to four museums and plenty of outdoor activities.
Explore the galleries and exhibitions at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Highlights include the ongoing exhibition, Resetting the Table: Food and Our Changing Tastes, at the Peabody Museum, which centers on a 1910 dinner served to Harvard freshmen and explores how historical food choices reflect social norms. And don’t miss the famous Glass Flowers exhibition at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, which features 780 types of handcrafted plant models.
Once you’re done inside, step outdoors to enjoy lively musical and circus performances, make a flower crown, or play mini-golf. Food trucks will be on-site selling ice cream, beverages, and snacks. Join in for a memorable evening of culture, music, and summer celebration.
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