Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology
Welcome to the Peabody
Founded in 1901 by Robert Singleton Peabody (Class of 1857), the Peabody Institute of Archaeology holds outstanding collections of Indigenous material culture, with a particular focus on Native America. Fifty U.S. states and territories as well as 32 countries are represented among the Peabody holdings of more than 600,000 items, ranging in age from 500,000 years ago to the present.
Programs reflect the institute’s mission to enrich the cross-cultural and interdisciplinary education offered to Andover students through access to the Peabody’s collections and staff expertise. The institute also seeks to advance Phillips Academy’s ongoing relationships with Native American, archaeological, scholarly, and museum communities.
For more information visit our blog at peabody.andover.edu or contact us at [email protected].
Interested in Archaeology?
Join the Massachusetts Archaeological Society! MAS holds evening monthly lectures during the academic year at various locations, in-person and virtually via Zoom. Please contact the Massachusetts Archaeological Society for more information about their programming and membership opportunities.
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology contains more than
600,000artifacts, photographs, and documents.
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The Peabody recently discovered a sacred scroll in its collection belonging to White Earth Nation in Minnesota. Listen to Director Ryan Wheeler tell the story and discuss repatriation with tribe members on Every Quarter.
Digital Resources
Check out our virtual offerings including the Peabody Blog, YouTube Channel, and the Journal of Archaeology and Education.
Additional Peabody Materials & Resources
Check out our reporting materials, archives, publications, events, and more!
Dig Deeper Into The Peabody
Peabody Programs
Andover faculty collaborate with the Peabody to develop unique class experiences.
Meet the Peabody
Learn more about our staff and educators at the Peabody.
Linda S. Cordell Memorial Research Award
This award supports research at the Peabody using the collections of the institute.
Browse the Collection
See our collection of more than 600,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents.
NAGPRA & Repatriation
The Peabody has a long history of repatriation work with indigenous peoples.
Give now
Help grow our educational programs and conservation efforts to keep Andover at the vanguard.