Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Cambridge housing thousands of specimens across related galleries. The collection includes minerals, mounted animals, fossils, and detailed models that show different aspects of the natural world.

The museum was founded and developed from Harvard University's research collections in the 19th century. Its collections grew with the university's scientific departments and record decades of fieldwork and discovery.

The museum shows how people understand and study the natural world through its exhibits. Visitors can see how scientists today work to answer questions about animals, plants, and Earth.

The museum is located in an accessible building within walking distance of downtown Cambridge. Visitors should plan for several hours to explore the galleries, as the collections are extensive.

One section displays over 4,000 botanical glass models that were crafted by hand with remarkable precision. These delicate works show plants in a way that photographs and illustrations cannot capture.

Opening Hours: Holidays,Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: https://hmnh.harvard.edu

GPS coordinates: 42.37833,-71.11548

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25