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Harvard Museum of Natural History

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L'Harvard Museum of Natural History ha sede nell'edificio museale universitario di Cambridge e accoglie 12.000 reperti distribuiti in 16 sale, provenienti da tre collezioni di ricerca: l'Harvard University Herbaria, il Museum of Comparative Zoology e il Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Il fiore all'occhiello del museo è la Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, i celebri "Glass Flowers": 4.300 fedelissimi modelli botanici in vetro realizzati da due maestri vetrai cechi, padre e figlio, tra il 1886 e il 1936. L'Earth and Planetary Sciences Gallery custodisce migliaia di minerali, gemme e meteoriti, tra cui un geode di ametista da oltre 700 chili, mentre nella maestosa Great Mammal Hall, disposta su due livelli, gli scheletri di grandi cetacei fluttuano sopra esemplari di giraffa, bisonte e la ormai estinta ritina di Steller. Il biglietto dà accesso anche all'adiacente Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, situato allo stesso indirizzo.

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Getting there

26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Nearest station: Harvard (MBTA Red Line) - about a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles)

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatToday09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From $20

Seniors 65+ $18; non-Harvard students with ID $15; youth 3-18 $15; under 3 free; Harvard ID holders free plus one guest; HMSC and Harvard Art Museums members free. Free for Massachusetts residents (proof required) every Sunday 9:00 am-12:00 pm and Wednesdays 3:00 pm-5:00 pm; also free for Massachusetts K-12 teachers, EBT/WIC cardholders plus up to 5 guests, ASTC Passport members and active-duty US military (Blue Star). US veterans get $3 off. Admission includes the adjoining Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology. Tickets are sold only at the admissions desk and museum shop.

Nearby

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

History1 min walk

Harvard Art Museums

ArtFree6 min walk

Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

ArchitectureFree7 min walk

MIT Museum

Design36 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Harvard Museum of Natural History cost?
Standard adult admission to Harvard Museum of Natural History is $20. Seniors 65+ $18; non-Harvard students with ID $15; youth 3-18 $15; under 3 free; Harvard ID holders free plus one guest; HMSC and Harvard Art Museums members free. Free for Massachusetts residents (proof required) every Sunday 9:00 am-12:00 pm and Wednesdays 3:00 pm-5:00 pm; also free for Massachusetts K-12 teachers, EBT/WIC cardholders plus up to 5 guests, ASTC Passport members and active-duty US military (Blue Star). US veterans get $3 off. Admission includes the adjoining Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology. Tickets are sold only at the admissions desk and museum shop.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Harvard Museum of Natural History?
Harvard Museum of Natural History is open Open daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Closed 25-26 November 2026 (Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving), 24-27 December 2026 and 1 January 2027. Opens late at 11:00 am on 10 September 2026, 17 November 2026, 25 February 2027 and 25 May 2027; closes early at 3:00 pm on 12 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Harvard Museum of Natural History?
Harvard Museum of Natural History is located at 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States, in the Harvard Square, Cambridge area of Boston. The nearest station is Harvard (MBTA Red Line) - about a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles).
What can I see at Harvard Museum of Natural History?
Fiori di vetro, minerali scintillanti e balene sospese: 16 sale di meraviglie naturali targate Harvard, a dieci minuti da Harvard Square. Current highlights include Collezionare meraviglie: le scoperte di domani (Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow's Discoveries), Great Mammal Hall, Nuotando con gli squali: un viaggio nella biologia e nel comportamento degli squali (Swimming with Sharks: A Deep Dive into Shark Biology and Behavior).
Do I need to book Harvard Museum of Natural History in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Harvard Museum of Natural History?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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