Gallery Exploration of the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

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Hours:	9:00am-5:00pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Animals

Experience the museum by discovering the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, each linked to a specimen in the galleries. Learn about the cultural significance and natural history of these animals and try your hand at drawing the animal assigned to the year of your birth. This special Gallery Exploration will be available throughout the February school vacation.

February Question of the Month, Question for Year of the Tiger: What are the names of all the tiger specimens on display in the museum and which tiger lives in the coldest climate? Enter your answers, along with your name, email, and address at the museum reception desk for your chance to win a household membership to the museum ($85 value). The winning name will be drawn in the museum on February 28th at 2 pm. Entrants need not be present to win.

The Year of theTiger Gallery Exploration is free with museum admission.

The Harvard Museum of Natural History is located at 26 Oxford Street, a 7-8 minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square T station. The Museum is handicapped accessible. With more than 175,000 visitors a year the museum is the University’s most visited attraction. For more information on exhibits, classes and events, explore www.hmnh.harvard.edu or call 617-495-3045.

COST

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The Year of the Tiger Gallery Exploration is free with museum admission. Admission: $9.00; seniors and students $7.00; $6.00 ages 3-18; under 3 free. Free for Massachusetts residents Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. (Sept-May) and every Sunday morning, 9:00 am –noon.

WEBSITE

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www.hmnh.harvard.edu/lectures_classes_events.html

LOCATION

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26 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138 map
Phone: 617-495-3045

26 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA 02138. http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/plan_your_visit/directions_and_parking.html

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Vacation week!