Virtual Summer Solstice Celebration 2021

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture have celebrated the summer solstice since 2013. Join them on Sunday, June 20 for a free virtual as well as bilingual (English and Spanish) Summer Solstice Celebration! Leer en Español. The event will occur in two parts; a full schedule is available for both segments.

At 11 a.m., families and kids ages four to 14 are invited to hear a sun-inspired bilingual story set in ancient Mexico, meet a Harvard University astrophysicist who studies the sun and enjoy an uplifting clown performance live from Bogotá, Colombia. Register for the Summer Solstice Celebration: Kids & Families.

In the afternoon, starting at 1 p.m., learn about the significance of the summer solstice from cultural astronomer Anthony Aveni, explore the art of making botanical sun prints with photographer and master gardener Mary Kocol plus discover how to forage for local edible plants in Massachusetts with naturalist Russ Cohen. Register for the Summer Solstice Celebration.

On Wednesday, June 16 the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture will launch a brand-new resource page featuring short videos about objects from the museum collections paired with DIY activities, solstice-themed coloring pages and a new HMSC Connects! podcast. Check hmsc.harvard.edu for updates.