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Ranked #5 for museums in Cambridge
"We suggest you bring a date and check out the amazing glass flowers."(14 Tips)
"Best Natural History Museum I’ve ever been to!"(3 Tips)
"Free to MA residents on Sun mornings and Weds afternoons!"(2 Tips)
"Massachusetts residence get in free Sunday mornings."(2 Tips)

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HISTORYOctober 18, 2012
The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the public face of 3 research museums, including the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, & the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
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Nick BergusAugust 21, 2016
Old-school natural history museum. Well put together for its type. Don't miss the glass flowers. Rocks are surprisingly cool and pretty, too.
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Subhasish DasJuly 31, 2016
They have an excellent collection of botanical cross sections made of glass and they are indistinguishable from the real things. Quite a marvel of glass making and botany, circa 1850s.
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Cedar OliverApril 11, 2013
You must see the glass flowers before you die! Also the mineral collection is amazing. Taxidermy also very cool. And don't miss 3 floors of Native American exhibits next door included with admission!
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Twinkle DenoyoAugust 31, 2017
Spent a good amount of time. The fossil collection is awesome as well as the rocks and crystals. The glass flowers were spectacular too!
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Jade GuedesDecember 22, 2011
I love the Victorian exhibits at this museum . Don't miss the great gallery at thend where the whole of evolution is packed into one tiny space. Great gift shop too!! Check out their Xmas ornaments
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I MDecember 30, 2016
A spectacular museum of its type; the handmade glass flowers are worth the trip alone and the rest is wonderful, too.
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Dee SepulvedaSeptember 16, 2017
Most beautiful place in Cambridge. It is simply stunning. Take your time to enjoy every room.
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Vicki B.September 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Be sure to venture deep into the museum to explore the new & amazing New England Forests gallery, the restored Great Mammal Hall and currently to be able to observe restoration of the towering giraffe
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Peter BoyceApril 21, 2013
Stunning collection of minerals & meteorites. Hidden gem on Harvard's campus. Free for any visitors Sundays 9a-12p.
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Jt TourangeauJune 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Head straight to the Romer Hall of Vertebrate Paleontology room and see the most complete skeleton of a Kronosaurus on display in the world!
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BU TodayJune 26, 2013
"The Language of Color" exhibit runs through September 30 & explores how animals use their color: for camouflage, intimidation & mating. Just $10 with your BU ID, check out the zebra striping video! Read more
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Edward MansonApril 18, 2017
If you're in the Harvard/Cambridge area you should pop by. Doesn't take long but it's very informative and interesting.
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Boston UniversityDecember 3, 2012
Harvard students might get in for free, but your Terrier Card can save you $2 off admission. Admission is also free for MA residents Sundays 9 a.m. to noon.
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Jeremy KrantzAugust 26, 2014
Tons of taxidermy of all sorts on display here. Small museum but fun.
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BU TodayMarch 20, 2012
Visit prehistoric fossil invertebrates, reptiles, and the world’s only mounted Kronosaurus. Highlights include over 3,000 glass flowers, a 1,642-lb amethyst geode and the world’s largest turtle shell. Read more
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Mike A GriffinJune 21, 2014
A small version of the Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. Don't miss the glass flower room.
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Kristyn UlandayDecember 29, 2015
This place is one of my favorite places in Boston. Great place to spend an afternoon.
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The FeastJune 9, 2011
Massachusetts residents get in for free on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Sundays before noon. We suggest you bring a date and check out the amazing glass flowers. Read more
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Nick BurkaJanuary 17, 2015
Hidden gem of the Boston-area museum scene. Free to MA residents on Sun mornings and Weds afternoons!
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Katia SerratoFebruary 8, 2015
One of my favorite places. I love everything about this museum. 💜
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MayeeJanuary 4, 2015
When typing in directions via GPS, don't put in the name of the museum. Type in the actual address otherwise the iPhone GPS sends you to some back door blocks away from the entrance.
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Matt CrossOctober 11, 2014
Last year I tried to run in and use the restroom: they wanted me to pay admission! I have heard good things about the exhibits and decided to return today despite the rigidity of some of their staff.
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MayeeJanuary 4, 2015
Massachusetts residence get in free Sunday mornings. Bring your driver's license.
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KarenAugust 14, 2022
Quite a collection, rivals the major natural history museums of the world.
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Blue MagruderOctober 19, 2010
Check the museum website for free evening lectures by scientists and authors. And the museum is also free to Mass. residents on Weds. afternoons, 3-5 pm during the school year.
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Ceylan Sahin EkerJanuary 17, 2015
They have a surprising collection of gems and the mammals room is amazing!
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David LawterMarch 18, 2013
Awesome place. Great place for kids and adults both. Plan on spending a long time here!
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FoodiesprAugust 3, 2015
A lot of learning about our nature and evolution!
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Angie ZorkaMay 14, 2019
Best Natural History Museum I’ve ever been to! 🐋🐅🦐🦖
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Eric ScottNovember 30, 2014
The glass flowers are amazing!
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Kat M.October 10, 2010
Sunday a.m. free for Mass. residents - bring ID & REMIND them or they charge. Victorian-style, glass case maze with dead things. Not very interactive. Boston Museum of Science is much more fun.
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Margaret MyersMarch 20, 2014
I like the animals the best. Check out mouse rat.
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Karan TarasariaJanuary 20, 2014
Curious about Science? You'll have a great time exploring! Just let your mind open
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Ossama FraigeApril 6, 2014
Must see for all ages.
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nordDecember 20, 2022
Very nice small museum.
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Megan D.September 21, 2011
Check out the color exhibit-- find out the why and how behind nature's amazing spectrum.
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ClaudiaMay 15, 2016
Lots of animals on display. Taxodermied.
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Sasha StaffordMay 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
See if you can find the elephant...
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Charles WoodsApril 22, 2015
We liked the stone and mineral room
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Alexa PomericoNovember 7, 2010
If you use Bank of America, visit the first full weekend of a month, show your card and get in free!
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Anne Marie HouselJanuary 2, 2020
Loved the glass flowers
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Pearson - Always LearningJuly 23, 2013
Attend one of the museum’s public lectures to hear from world-leading experts.
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Vicki B.November 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Garage parking is now available on the weekends and will be for sale at the front desk!
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Philip LovejoySeptember 14, 2011
Check out the Glass Flower collection. Unique in all the world!
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Diana ArboledaApril 28, 2013
The prehistoric skeletons are amazing!
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Gabe SnyderApril 1, 2013
The salt and vinegar crickets are interesting. Flavor could probably be toned down, but overall not bad.
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Rebecca C-MMarch 16, 2019
The glass flowers are magnificients.
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Andrew CameronJune 22, 2013
Really cool glass flowers exhibit!
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Ayesa MercadoJanuary 9, 2014
Nice museum
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