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The image shows a page from a book or a document with a list of museums and their details. The page is divided into two columns, each containing information about various museums, including their names, locations, hours of operation, and special exhibits or events.

Left Column:

  1. Science Fair

    • Location: Museum of Science
    • Address: Science Park, Boston
    • Dates: April 23-May 14
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: 25 cents for children, 50 cents for adults.
    • Details: Features a recreation of a 19th-century laboratory and exhibits on science with participation by scientists.
  2. The Parallels of the Believers in the Theatre of the Absurd

    • Location: Museum of Modern Art
    • Address: 11 West 53rd Street, New York
    • Dates: April 19-May 28
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: 25 cents for children, 50 cents for adults.
    • Details: An exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures by artists like Beckett, Ionesco, and others.
  3. The Company I Am Curious, Inc.

    • Location: Museum of Modern Art
    • Address: 11 West 53rd Street, New York
    • Dates: April 25-May 28
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: 25 cents for children, 50 cents for adults.
    • Details: An exhibit of paintings and drawings by children from various countries.

Right Column:

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum

    • Location: MIT, Cambridge
    • Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
    • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: Free
    • Details: Exhibits on technology and science.
  2. Harvard University Museums

    • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge
    • Address: Various locations
    • Hours: Varies by museum
    • Admission: Varies by museum
    • Details: Includes the Fogg Art Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and others.
  3. Peabody Museum

    • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge
    • Address: 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: Free
    • Details: Exhibits on archaeology and ethnology.
  4. Boston Museum of Science

    • Location: Science Park, Boston
    • Address: Science Park, Boston
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: 25 cents for children, 50 cents for adults.
    • Details: Exhibits on science and technology.
  5. Blue Hills Trailside Museum

    • Location: Blue Hills Reservation, Milton
    • Address: 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton
    • Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: Free
    • Details: Exhibits on natural history and wildlife.

Bottom Section:

The bottom section of the page contains a clipping from a newspaper or magazine article. The article discusses the activities of archaeologists and anthropologists during the summer. It mentions various expeditions and research projects, including:

  • Students led by Henry Irwin and Cynthia Irwin in Wyoming studying prehistoric people.
  • Graduate students under Douglas Oliver studying social change in Polynesia.
  • G.E. Wright and his team excavating ancient cities in the Middle East.
  • Leonard Woolley and M.E.L. Mallowan excavating in Iraq.
  • Hind Sadek leading a team studying a cave in Idaho.
  • Robert J. Braidwood and Bruce Howe excavating in the Zagros Mountains of Iran.

The article highlights the significance of these expeditions and their contributions to archaeological and anthropological research.

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The image shows two pages of a newspaper or magazine article focused on various museums and archaeological activities.

Top Page:
This page lists various museums and their hours, along with specific exhibits and activities:

  1. Museum of Science (Richmond 2-1410):

    • Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
    • For adults, children under 12 are free. Members and children under 12 get discounts.
    • Highlights include the Hayden Planetarium and an exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci.
  2. Institute of Contemporary Art (Boston):

    • Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Special exhibitions and events, including a show on "Reclaim of the Stars."
  3. Children’s Art Center, Inc. (Cambridge):

    • Hours: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Activities include drawing, painting, and various art projects for children.
  4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge:

    • New Gallery: Charles Hayden Memorial Library, open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Exhibitions only, closed on weekends).
    • Harvard University Museums: Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Specific collections include Archaeology & Ethnology, Mineralogical, Geological, and Glass Flower collections.
  5. Peggy Ant Museum (Quincy Street, Cambridge):

    • Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays.
    • Exhibits include Ancient Egyptian sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
  6. Bunche-Reissner Museum of Germanic Culture (Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue):

    • Hours: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays.
    • Exhibits include works of Modern Times and reproductions of Middle Ages.
  7. Blue Hills Trailside Museum (Blue Hills, Massachusetts):

    • Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
    • Focuses on natural history exhibits and trails.

Bottom Page:
This page discusses summer digging activities by Harvard archaeologists and anthropologists:

  • Wynne, Irwin, and others: Studying prehistoric sites in Wyoming.
  • Tahiti: Graduate students studying social change among Polynesian cultures.
  • Sardis (Turkey): Excavation of successive cities by George M.A. Hanfmann.
  • Idaho: Archaeologists studying a prehistoric cave site.
  • Guatemala: Gordon R. Willey and Ledyard Smith working on an important Mayan site.

Additionally, it mentions a full-page feature in the Christian Science Monitor discussing these expeditions and mentions an archaeological site in Sardis, where King Croesus lived, described in Scientific American.

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The image displays two pages of a typed document, likely a museum guide or informational pamphlet, with details about various museums and their exhibits, hours, and locations. The first page lists several museums, including the Museum of Science, Hayden Planetarium, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The Children's Art Centre, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University Museums, Fogg Art Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and Blue Hills Trailside Museum. Each entry provides specific hours, days of operation, and special features or exhibits.

The second page features an article or announcement about the summer digging activities of Harvard archaeologists and anthropologists. It mentions expeditions in Wyoming, Tahiti, Sardis (Turkey), and Guatemala, highlighting the significant historical periods and figures associated with these sites. The text also references published articles in the Christian Science Monitor and Scientific American that cover these expeditions.

The document appears to be a resource for visitors interested in cultural and scientific institutions, as well as archaeological research.

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The image is of a detailed museum and educational site directory, along with some related news excerpts about archaeological expeditions.

Museum Listings:

Museum of Science

  • Location: Science Park, Cambridge 2-1410
  • Hours:
    • Tues., Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Monday, Wed., Fri.: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sun. and Holidays: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Features:
    • Exhibits include a Foucault Pendulum, live animals, and a planetarium.
    • Special daily demonstrations.
    • Omni Theater showing films, including "To Fly."

Hayden Planetarium

  • Location: At Museum of Science
  • Show Times:
    • Tues., Fri.: 8 p.m.
    • Wed., Sat.: 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
    • Sun.: 2:45 p.m., 4 p.m.
  • Special Event:
    • "Realm of the Stars" begins Jan. 10, running through April 2.

The Institute of Contemporary Art

  • Location: 100 Newbury Street, Boston
  • Hours:
    • Tues., Thurs., Sat.: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Wed.: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sun.: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Special Event:
    • "New Departures in Latin America" exhibition running until Jan. 12.

The Children’s Museum

  • Location: 60 Burroughs Street, Jamaica Plain, 522-1177
  • Hours:
    • Tues. to Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sun.: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Features:
    • Exhibits include a Japanese House, Native American artifacts, and participatory exhibits.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museums

  • Location: Cambridge, University 4-5000
  • Notable Collections:
    • Historical collections in the Compton Gallery.
    • Hart Nautical Gallery with ship models.
    • MIT Museum with exhibits on technology and science.
  • Hours:
    • Mon. to Thurs.: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

  • Location: Harvard University
  • Features:
    • Collections from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
    • Glass Flowers exhibit.

Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture

  • Location: Harvard University
  • Hours:
    • Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Closed on weekends.
  • Features:
    • Works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Fogg Art Museum

  • Location: Quincy Street, Cambridge
  • Hours:
    • Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sat.: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Features:
    • Collections spanning various periods and regions.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

  • Location: The Fenway, Boston, 566-1089
  • Hours:
    • Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sun.: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Features:
    • Art collections, including works by Titian, Rembrandt, and Sargent.

News Excerpts:

Summer Digging:

  • Highlighted expeditions of Harvard archaeologists and anthropologists:
    • In Wyoming, led by Henry Irwin and Cynthia Irwin-Williams, excavating a 4,000-year-old campsite.
    • In Tahiti, Douglas Oliver studying social changes among Polynesians.
    • In Sardis, Turkey, George M.A. Hanfmann resuming excavation of ancient cities.
    • In Tikal, Guatemala, studying Mayan ruins.

Excavations at Samaria:

  • Described in Scientific American (June) by G. Ernest Wright, detailing findings from the ancient capital of King Omri.

Archaeological Findings in India:

  • A 7,000-foot slope in northeastern India studied by Hind Sadek for prehistoric relics.

Maya Site Discovery:

  • Gordon R. Willey and A. Ledyard Smith returning from their third season at an important Mayan site in Guatemala.

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Top Page

The top page lists several museums with their locations, hours of operation, and brief descriptions:

  1. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

    • Location: Science Park, Richmond 2-1410
    • Hours: Tues-Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays
    • Details: Exhibits include a planetarium, a water pump exhibit, and a working scale model of Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine.
  2. SAYDEN PLANETARIUM

    • Location: At Museum of Science
    • Hours: Tues-Fri, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat, 1:30 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.
    • Details: Shows the marvels of the universe in the Theatre of the Stars.
  3. THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    • Location: 485 Stuart Street, Boston 16
    • Hours: Tues-Sat, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Details: Special exhibitions and a permanent collection of modern art.
  4. THE CHILDREN'S ART CENTRE, INC.

    • Location: 18 Beacon Street, Boston 8
    • Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Details: Offers drawing, clay modeling, and sketching for children.
  5. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    • Location: Cambridge, University 4-5900
    • Hours: New Gallery (Charles Hayden Memorial Library), Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Details: Features changing exhibitions.
  6. HARVARD UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS

    • Location: Cambridge, University 8-7600
    • Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues, Thurs, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Details: Includes the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, and more.
  7. FOGG ART MUSEUM

    • Location: Quincy Street, Cambridge
    • Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays.
    • Details: Houses collections of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern art.
  8. BUSCH-REIMINGER MUSEUM OF CERAMIC CULTURE

    • Location: Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue
    • Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays.
    • Details: Focuses on ceramic arts and historical collections.
  9. BLUE HILLS TRAILSIDE MUSEUM

    • Location: Milton
    • Hours: Thurs-Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
    • Details: Natural history exhibits and trails.

Bottom Page

The bottom page provides information on summer digging and archaeological expeditions:

  1. Summer Digging at Harvard

    • Location: Various sites
    • Details:
      • Wyoming: Excavation of prehistoric people who lived 4,000 to 11,000 years ago.
      • Tahiti: Study of social change among the Polynesians.
      • Sardis in Turkey: Excavation of successive cities by George M.A. Hanfmann and associates.
      • Idaho: Study of a cave for prehistoric remains.
      • Guatemala: Gordon R. Willey and Ledyard Smith returned from their third season at a significant Mayan site.
  2. Excavations at Sardis

    • Details: Described in Scientific American (June), highlighting the work of George M.A. Hanfmann over three summers.

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The image consists of two pages of text, likely clippings or pages from a document or newspaper, detailing various museum hours and a summary of archaeological digs.

First Page (Museum Hours):

Museum of Science (Science Park, Richmond 2-1410)

  • Hours: Tues. thru Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Special Features:
    • For Adults: "The World of Water" exhibit with a water pump exhibit and a working model of a water system from 1452-1500 by Leonardo da Vinci.
    • For Children: Hands-on exhibits in the children's museum, planetarium shows, and a model of the solar system.

Hayden Planetarium (at Museum of Science)

  • Shows: Universe in the Theatre of the Stars, various times on Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m.
  • Special Event: "The Realm of the Stars" begins April 10, 1966.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, University 4-5900)

  • New Gallery (Charles Hayden Memorial Library):
    • Hours: Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sun. and holidays.
    • Features: Exhibitions and collections, telephone for further information.

Harvard University Museums (Cambridge, University 8-7600)

  • Hours: Mon. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Closed Sun. and holidays.
  • Institutions:
    • Museum of Comparative Zoology
    • Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
    • Mineralogical & Geological Museum
    • Museum of Natural History
    • Collection of Glass Flowers
    • New Hall of Fossils

Fogg Art Museum (Quincy Street, Cambridge)

  • Hours: Wed.-Mon. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays.
  • Collections: Ancient sculpture, paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and modern art.

Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture (Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue)

  • Hours: Wed.-Mon. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays.
  • Collections: Works of German artists from the Middle Ages to the present.

Blue Hills Trailside Museum (Blue Hills Reservation, Milton)

  • Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Tues., Wed., and holidays.
  • Features: Exhibits on natural history of the Blue Hills area, children under 12 free.

Second Page (Archaeological Digging):

  • Summer Digging:
    • Reviewed in Christian Science Monitor (Aug. 10) about Harvard archaeologists and anthropologists.
    • Locations and Dig Details:
      • Wyoming: Students under Henry Irwin 2G and Cynthia Irwin 4G are studying prehistoric people who lived 4,000 to 11,000 years ago.
      • Dahomey: Graduate students under Douglas Oliver are studying social change among the Polynesians.
      • Sardis in Turkey: George M.A. Hanfmann and associates are excavating successive cities (Lydian, Roman, Byzantine).
      • Sardis: Described in Scientific American (June) by George M.A. Hanfmann.
      • Northeastern Idaho: Archaeologists led by Hind Sadek 6G are studying prehistoric remains.
      • Guatemala: Gordon R. Willey and Ledyard Smith have returned for their third season at an important Mayan site.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of museum visiting hours and ongoing archaeological research activities.

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  • Museum of Science
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Harvard University Museums
  • Hayden Planetarium
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
  • The Children's Art Centre, Inc.
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum of Ceramic Culture

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The bottom page contains text discussing archaeological and anthropological expeditions. It highlights several key projects:

  • Excavations in Wyoming led by Henry Irwin, focusing on prehistoric people who lived 4,000 to 11,000 years ago.
  • Studies in Tahiti by Douglas Oliver, examining social change among the Polynesians.
  • Excavations in Sardis, Turkey, led by Manfred Hanneman, where Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines successively lived.
  • Excavations at a 7,000-foot Slopes site in Idaho, led by Hind Sadek and Gordon R. Willey, studying prehistoric remains.
  • Research in Guatemala, where Willey returned from a third season at an important Mayan site in the dense jungles.

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