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Harvard Museum of Natural History

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Harvard Museum of Natural History 座落於大學位於 Cambridge 的博物館大樓內，設有 16 間展廳，展出多達 12,000 件標本，藏品分別來自三大研究機構：Harvard University Herbaria、Museum of Comparative Zoology 與 Mineralogical and Geological Museum。當中最負盛名的鎮館之寶，莫過於 Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants（即舉世聞名的「玻璃花」）——由一對捷克父子於 1886 至 1936 年間以巧奪天工的玻璃工藝精製而成，共有 4,300 件栩栩如生的植物模型。在 Earth and Planetary Sciences Gallery 中，陳列著數以千計的礦物、寶石與隕石，包括一座重達 1,600 磅的紫晶洞；而樓高兩層的 Great Mammal Hall 則將巨鯨骨架懸掛於空中，俯瞰長頸鹿、美洲野牛及已滅絕的大海牛等標本。憑同一張門票，更可同時參觀位於同址相鄰的 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?
晶瑩剔透的玻璃花、璀璨奪目的礦物，以及懸於頭頂的巨鯨骨架：Harvard 設有 16 間展廳匯聚自然奇觀，距離 Harvard Square 僅十分鐘步程。 Current highlights include 採集奇珍：未來的發現 (Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow's Discoveries), Great Mammal Hall, 與鯊共泳：深入探索鯊魚生物學與行為（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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