Harvard Mineralogical Museum, Mineralogical museum within Harvard University grounds in Cambridge, United States.
The Harvard Mineralogical Museum displays over 3,000 specimens in its public gallery, featuring minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from around the world.
Established in 1784 by Benjamin Waterhouse, a Harvard Medical School co-founder, the museum represents the oldest university mineral collection in the United States.
The museum serves as an educational center where Harvard students, faculty members, and researchers examine geological specimens for scientific advancement.
Located at 26 Oxford Street in Cambridge, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM as part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
The institution maintains a collection of 150,000 mineral samples representing 2,250 different species, supporting geological research and education.
Location: Cambridge
Part of: Harvard Museum of Natural History
Website: https://mgmh.fas.harvard.edu
GPS coordinates: 42.37821,-71.11545
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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