Inside the Temple of Murals: Teen Saturdays Workshop

In-Person Youth Program

Join us for an immersive virtual reality workshop at the Harvard Peabody Museum, where teens can discover the fascinating art of the ancient Maya through the Bonampak murals located in Chiapas, Mexico. Through engaging activities and discussions, teens will explore the themes depicted in these murals, including dance, music, and ceremonial rituals. In a hands-on activity, they will recreate elements from the murals using similar pigments and traditional Maya art techniques, encouraging them to appreciate the materials and methods of Maya artists.

Teen Saturday Workshops are offered bilingually in Spanish and English. They are designed to build community and improve the museum experience for multicultural teens. Snacks provided!

$10 fee includes free admission to all HMSC museums following the workshop.

Advance registration required.

Teens receive a membership worth $100 after attending three or more Teen Saturday Workshops per semester. Or, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions.

February 8: Writing Maya Glyphs

March 8: Divine Maya Cacao

April 12: Inside the Temple of Murals

May 17: Cochineal Red

Presented by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.