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Harvard Museum of Natural History

ChildrenNatural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 9amFrom $20Harvard (MBTA Red Line) - about a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles)

Harvard Museum of Natural History 坐落于大学位于 Cambridge 的博物馆大楼内，16间展厅共展出12,000件标本，均精选自三大研究级馆藏机构：Harvard University Herbaria、Museum of Comparative Zoology 以及 Mineralogical and Geological Museum。馆内最负盛名的镇馆之宝是 Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants，即著名的“玻璃花”（Glass Flowers）——这批由一对捷克父子匠人于1886年至1936年间手工吹制的玻璃模型多达4,300件，形态逼真、精妙绝伦。在 Earth and Planetary Sciences Gallery 中，陈列着数以千计的矿物、宝石与陨石，其中包括一处重达1,600磅的紫晶洞；而在高挑的双层展厅 Great Mammal Hall 里，长须鲸等骨架悬吊于半空，俯瞰着地面的长颈鹿、野牛以及已灭绝的大海牛。持有一张门票，还可同时参观位于同一地址相连的 Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology。

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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?
栩栩如生的玻璃花卉、璀璨夺目的矿物晶石以及悬于头顶的巨鲸骨架：Harvard 设有16间展厅，尽显自然界的奇观，距 Harvard Square 仅十分钟步程。 Current highlights include 珍奇典藏：未来的发现 (Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow's Discoveries), 大型哺乳动物展厅 (Great Mammal Hall), 与鲨共游：深入探索鲨鱼的生物学与行为特征（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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