Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston

Name: Harvard Museum of Natural History
Address: 26 Oxford St, Boston, 02138-2902, United States
Telephone: +1 617-495-3045

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Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston

Facts and practical information

The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum housed in the University Museum Building, located on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°22'42"N, 71°6'56"W

Address

26 Oxford StCambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston 02138-2902 United States

Contact

+1 617-495-3045

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Day trips

Harvard Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Memorial Hall.

~1930 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
~1720 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
~110 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
1 min walk • Nestled within the prestigious grounds of Harvard University in Boston, the Museum of Comparative Zoology stands as a testament to the natural world's vast diversity. Founded in 1859 by the eminent biologist Louis Agassiz, this museum is dedicated to the research...
~940 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
5 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
~180 ftSE
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
1 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is a museum affiliated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1866, the Peabody Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums focusing on anthropological material, with particular focus on the ethnography and archaeology of the Americas.
0.4 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
11 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
~470 ftE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
3 min walk • 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.
~1320 ftSW
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
7 min walk • Holden Chapel is a small building in Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. Completed in 1744, it is the third oldest building at Harvard and one of the oldest college buildings in America.
~50 ftSE
Museum
University Museum, Boston
1 min walk • The University Museum is a historic building that houses several museums belonging to Harvard University. The building is located at 24-28 Oxford Street and 11-25 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~710 ftS
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Putnam Gallery, Boston
4 min walk • Harvard University's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, established 1948, is "one of the three largest university collections of its kind in the world". Waywiser, the online catalog of the collection, lists over 60% of the collection's 20,000 objects as of 2014. The collection was originally curated by Mr.
~370 ftNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Harvard University Herbaria, Boston
2 min walk • The Harvard University Herbaria and Botanical Museum are institutions located on the grounds of Harvard University at 22 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Botanical Museum is one of three which comprise the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Harvard Museum of Natural History open?

Harvard Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Harvard Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include University Museum, Boston (1 min walk), Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston (1 min walk), Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston (1 min walk), Harvard University Herbaria, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Harvard Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harvard Museum of Natural History:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (10 min walk)
Harvard Square (10 min walk)

Train

Porter (18 min walk)