Harvard-Yenching Library, Boston

Name: Harvard-Yenching Library
Address: 2 Divinity Avenue, Boston, United States

#377 among attractions in Boston

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The Harvard–Yenching Library is the primary location for East Asia-related collections at Harvard Library. In addition to East Asian languages, it houses collections in European languages and Southeast Asian language. Totaling more than 1.5 million volumes, the Harvard-Yenching Library has one of the largest collections in East Asian studies outside of Asia. The library has been located at 2 Divinity Avenue on the Cambridge campus of Harvard University since around 1957. The building was originally built in 1929 for Harvard's Institute of Geographical Exploration and currently houses part of the Harvard-Yenching Institute and the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, in addition to the Harvard-Yenching Library. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'40"N, 71°6'49"W

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2 Divinity AvenueCambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Harvard-Yenching Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Comparative Zoology.

0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
11 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...
0.4 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
11 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...
~1200 ftS
Diverse European and American works
Harvard Art Museums, Boston
6 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...
~630 ftNW
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...
~700 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
4 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...
~390 ftNW
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.
~570 ftNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
3 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.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
10 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.
0.4 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.
~160 ftN
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
1 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.
~530 ftNW
Museum
University Museum, Boston
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harvard-Yenching Library?

Nearby attractions include Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston (1 min walk), Kirkland Place Historic District, Boston (1 min walk), Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston (2 min walk), Treadwell-Sparks House, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Harvard-Yenching Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harvard-Yenching Library:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (21 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (10 min walk)
Harvard Square (11 min walk)

Train

Porter (20 min walk)