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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Touch Tour: Ancient Mesopotamia
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Touch Tour: Ancient Mesopotamia
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Available Sundays from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. during the following periods:
October 1, 2023, to December 4, 2023
January 22, 2024, to March 9, 2024
March 18, 2024, to April 24, 2024
Also available by appointment: select Mondays through Fridays from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. or 3 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Available for visitors who are blind and visually impaired, this tour explores the From Stone to Silicone exhibition featuring ancient Mesopotamia. Touchable replicas are coupled with description to spark discussion about the sculpted art in the Assyrian palace of King Ashurnasirpal II.
Free. Registration required at least one week in advance. Service animals are welcome. To request a reservation, please complete this form or call 617-495-2916.