Putnam Gallery, Boston

Name: Putnam Gallery
Address: 1 Oxford St, Boston, 02138-2901, United States
Telephone: +1 617-495-2779

#263 among attractions in Boston

Museum, History museum, Science museum

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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. David P Wheatland in his office to prevent obsolete equipment from being cannibalized for its component parts and materials. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'35"N, 71°6'58"W

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1 Oxford StCambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston 02138-2901 United States

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+1 617-495-2779

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Putnam Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Memorial Hall.

~1340 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
7 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...
~910 ftSE
Diverse European and American works
Harvard Art Museums, Boston
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, a stone's throw away from the bustling city of Boston, the Harvard Art Museums stand as a pinnacle of artistic and cultural exploration. This renowned institution is not just one, but a consortium of three museums: the Fogg Museum...
~810 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
4 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...
~440 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
3 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...
~690 ftNE
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
4 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.
~710 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
4 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.
~1490 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
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~1510 ftSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
8 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.
~830 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
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~700 ftSW
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
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~680 ftN
Museum
University Museum, Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Putnam Gallery open?

Putnam Gallery 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 Putnam Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Cabot Science Library, Boston (1 min walk), Treadwell-Sparks House, Boston (2 min walk), Robert Stow Bradley Jr. Memorial, Boston (2 min walk), Memorial Hall, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Putnam Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Putnam Gallery:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (7 min walk)
Harvard Square (7 min walk)

Train

Porter (21 min walk)