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Museums & History| Official Website: Harvard Museum of Natural History Location: 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 directions Phone:617-495-3045 Hours: Hours Vary see below Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor Cost: $$ see below |
Others to Consider: Boston State House, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Concord Museum, Old South Meeting House, Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumThe Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the nation's finest university-based natural history museums. See a host of dinosaurs, insects, fossils, gems, birds and other natural phenomena. Come face to face with one of the first Triceratops ever discovered, admire a 1,642 pound amethyst geode and 'wander' through a 'garden' of Glass Flowers.
Children will be amazed at the 42-foot mounted skeleton of a Kronosaurus in the zoological gallery, in addition to the many other examples of pre-historic creatures. Kids will like the Comparative Zoology section which features an 8-foot turtle and a 42-foot crocodile, ancient stuffed birds, apes, polar bears, a giraffe, and a Bengal tiger giving the feel of an indoor zoo.
The botanical galleries house the amazing 'Glass Flowers' exhibit, an extraordinary turn of the century collection of 3000 hand-crafted replicas representing over 800 plant species.
The mineralogical galleries may just spark your young geologist, while the Peabody Museum is a more traditional collection of native North and South American artifacts.
Admission to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology included with your HMNH ticket - explore the archaeology and cultures of six continents. 21 million specimens, 4.5 billion years, ONE great experience.
Birthday Parties
Kids can also celebrate a birthday at the museum. Party guests greet live animals, embark on a exploration of the museum, and discover tons of fun. Parties, for up to 20 guests, are $250 for non-members; $225 for members on Saturday and Sunday afternoons only. A decorated room is yours for 1 1/2 hours; the museum activities last one hour. Availability is limited, so plan in advance! More info...
 Hours |  Top |
Open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm
The museum is closed on:
• New Year's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
 Cost | Top |
Adults: $9; Children ages 3–18: $6; Under 3/ Harvard ID: free; Students with I.D.: $7.00; Seniors (65+):$7; Mass Teachers Assoc. members: free
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology included with your HMNH ticket.
Free Admission Days
Free Admission on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm from Sep - May,
Free Admission on Sundays for MA residents (year-round) 9:00am - 12:00pm
 Location | Top |
26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 map
Parking is very limited; MBTA public transportation recommended.
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A good experience, Mon 3 Mar 2008
We had a nice to time at the museum this Sunday. There was a do-it-yourself treasure hunt that we followed to find animals of the Chinese zodiac. It was simple but it really made the visit for my seven-year-old. We also tagged along behind a birthday party, because they were learning a lot of cool stuff. There was also a nice story time, and the gift shop has a lot of good stuff in a small area. Even though we arrived a bit after free admittance was over, they were very nice about giving it to us!
Family Programs At Harvard Museum Of Natural History, Wed 13 Dec 2006
We attended the Andy Revkin North Pole event Dec 3..and it was great. Children ranged from 4 or 5 to 'tweens, and the speaker, a famous writer for the New York Times, managed to speak at the right level for kids and still fascinate the adults in the audience. The Family Programs are free with museum admission..and my son has loved the giant geode, the giant sloth and glyptodon, and of course the whale skeletons, since he was 2. This museum is a great option to involve kids in fun learning during the Children's Museum's closing...
A Draw-dropping Array of Animals, Thu 20 Apr 2006
Little and big kids will be astonished at the number of (previously living) animals on display at the HMNH. Giraffes, lions, and other very scary, toothy species give kids a much closer view of wildlife than any zoo. Huge whale skeletons offer a real sense of proportion about sea mammals, and some impressive fossils educate and impress. Check the museum's schedule for special events and presentations.
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