Cabot Science Library, Boston

#478 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Godfrey Lowell Cabot Science Library is one of the libraries of the Harvard University and serves mainly undergraduate students. It opened in 1973 as a part of the Harvard Science Center and was named after Godfrey Lowell Cabot, a Harvard graduate chemist. The library was transformed in 2016, with more flexible spaces and updated media resources. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'34"N, 71°6'59"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Day trips

Cabot Science Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Harvard Art Museums, Memorial Hall, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

~1220 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
6 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...
~840 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...
~440 ftE
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...
~820 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.
~840 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
5 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.
~1370 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
7 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.
~1380 ftSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
7 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.
~1700 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
9 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
~840 ftSW
Square
General MacArthur Square, Boston
5 min walk • General MacArthur Square is a 0.2-acre, V-shaped park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, owned by the city. The city's first 24-hour, freestanding public toilet was installed in the park in 2015.
~580 ftSW
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
3 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.
~810 ftN
Museum
University Museum, Boston
4 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 Cabot Science Library?

Nearby attractions include Putnam Gallery, Boston (1 min walk), Robert Stow Bradley Jr. Memorial, Boston (2 min walk), Holworthy Gate, Boston (2 min walk), Memorial Hall, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Cabot Science Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cabot Science Library:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (23 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (6 min walk)
Harvard Square (7 min walk)

Train

Porter (22 min walk)