Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston

Name: Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Address: 6 Divinity Ave, Boston, 02138, United States
Telephone: +1 617-495-4631

#173 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum, Archaeological museum

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Facts and practical information

The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East is a museum founded in 1889. It moved into its present location at 6 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1903. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°22'41"N, 71°6'50"W

Address

6 Divinity AveCambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston 02138 United States

Contact

+1 617-495-4631

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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East open?

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East?

Nearby attractions include Kirkland Place Historic District, Boston (1 min walk), Harvard-Yenching Library, Boston (1 min walk), Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston (2 min walk), Harvard University Herbaria, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (11 min walk)
Harvard Square (11 min walk)

Train

Porter (19 min walk)