Harvard University Herbaria, Boston

Name: Harvard University Herbaria
Address: Boston, United States

#273 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Natural history museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°22'45"N, 71°6'53"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Harvard University Herbaria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
12 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...
~310 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
2 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...
~1170 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
6 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...
~340 ftS
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
2 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.
~370 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
2 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
13 min walk • The Grolier Poetry Book Shop is an independent bookstore on Plympton Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although founded as a "first edition" bookstore, its focus today is solely poetry.
0.5 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
13 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.
~410 ftSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
2 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.
~380 ftSW
Museum
University Museum, Boston
2 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.
~1030 ftS
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Putnam Gallery, Boston
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Harvard University Herbaria?

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

How to get to Harvard University Herbaria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harvard University Herbaria:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (12 min walk)
Harvard Square (12 min walk)

Train

Porter (17 min walk)