Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

"Silim, šulmu(m)! This is my favorite Harvard Museum! The Semitic/Ancient Near East Museum is the place that first called me to Boston years ago and is where I've been able to connect with lands (Iraq/Iran) difficult to visit in modern day. The exhibitions I'm most fond of are, From Stone to Silicone: Recasting Mesopotamia Monuments, and, Art of Intimidation: Journey to Ancient Assyria, as these are my beloved ancient lands and I'm able to learn so much just being present with my Anunnaki, Akkadian, and Assyrian ancestors. Although I have yet to be able to read and decipher cuneiform, my old soul recognizes it and I'm grateful to be in a space where the ancient writings and depictions can be appreciated and admired."

"Could remove replicas ... real ones are the one anyone wants to see."

"This is a small but very lovable museum, I went there for the Egyptian collection it is only one room but still worth the visit for me"

"Tucked away among the other Harvard museums is this little gem! It's free to enter and has three floors of exhibits on different areas. The ground floor starts with the Mediterranean, the next floor is predominantly Egyptian, and the top floor is Mesopotamia. The staff were all really friendly and happy to answer any questions! The museum is quite small and goes well together with a visit to the Peabody in terms of its collection (it felt a little like an annexe to me). While small, it has some really interesting items ranging from glass slides from an old expedition to receipts for artefact purchases! The room design complements the displays really well too- the Mesopotamian room in particular is very beautiful. There are restrooms and a tiny gift shop (cash/check only!)."

"Small and cozy museum, free to enter. You can expect to finish all the exhibits under an hour if not less. Top floor ceiling is gorgeous."