Harvard Museum of Natural History

• See the amazingly realistic Glass Flowers collection, with over 4,300 models on display representing more than 780 plant species. New on view in the gallery: From the Hands of the Makers.
• Explore recently opened exhibitions like Swimming with Sharks and In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers, as well as ongoing popular exhibitions Climate Change, Marine Life, and New England Forests. Be sure to visit the adjoining Peabody Museum and exhibits like Resetting the Table. All exhibits draw from Harvard University collections and reflect the most current scientific research.
• Visit the Africa Gallery and see impressive mounted specimens of African wildlife, including hippopotamus, lion, ostrich, hyena, gorilla, and a variety of rare animals from the island of Madagascar.
• Stand next to dinosaurs in the paleontology gallery, including the first Triceratops skull ever discovered and the 42-foot long Kronosaurus skeleton.

Tips

• The Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the four Harvard Museums of Science and Culture.
• Admission to the Harvard Museum of Natural History also admits visitors to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
• Avoid waiting in line by entering through the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
• Visit hmsc.harvard.edu for information on parking, special exhibitions, free lectures, special events, family days, and museum classes.
• The Great Mammal Hall features a giraffe, zebra, sloths, lemurs, and six whales hanging from the ceiling.
• Harvard Square offers an array of opportunities for dining, shopping, films, or performing arts for all interests and budgets. Make a day of it.

Amenities

• Dining: Restaurants in nearby Harvard Square.
• Gift Shops: The Shop at HMNH

Visitor Safety

Accessibility

• The Harvard Museum of Natural History is dedicated to accessibility for all visitors. The museum’s galleries are located on the third floor. The museum's front entrance at 26 Oxford Street is not accessible. An accessible entrance is located on the left side of the building at the North Entrance. Find more information here.

Parking/Transporation

• Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.

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