Harvard Museum of Natural History

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26 Oxford St
Cambridge, MA 02138

The Harvard Museum of Natural History, located in Cambridge, MA, offers a captivating exploration of the natural world through its diverse exhibitions and educational programs.

Visitors can marvel at the intricate Glass Flowers collection, meticulously crafted to showcase the beauty and intricacy of plants through glass models. In the Mineral Gallery, rare minerals and gemstones, including Maine's renowned tourmaline, are on display, revealing a stunning array of colors and formations.

From exploring the fascinating world of sharks to delving into the educational models illustrating plant life cycles, the museum provides a rich learning experience for all curious minds.

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Hassan C.
10/20/2025

Definitely a must-see in the Cambridge area! A wide variety of endless exhibits and great pieces to look at. I love their crystal/stone/mineral collection! It's definitely one of the most...

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Janet D.
9/29/2025

We went to a free event that the museum was hosting (Celebremos) and the event was just ok but the museum itself was amazing. I was amazed with how well organized the museum is and the great...

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Brooke C.
10/6/2025

I loved it here! Free admission for Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning. The displays are very visual and very intriguing. Lots of animals, flowers and gemstones.

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Glen N.
2/20/2025

Compared to other museums of natural history, Harvard is modest in size and scope, ranking #23 in the country (#13th for kids). However, proponents would argue the 16 galleries of collections...

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Maria G.
1/7/2025

My first time visiting here and I was impressed by the collections and exhibits! The staff members were very friendly. The exhibits are on the third floor. There is very limited paid street...

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