Harvard Museum of Natural History

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was established in 1998 as a public face for three research museums: the Harvard University Herbaria, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.

Exhibits

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the natural world. Notable exhibits include:

• The Glass Flowers, a collection of over 4,000 models of plants made of glass.
• The Blaschka marine invertebrates, another collection of glass models.
• The Africa gallery, which includes mounted specimens of large mammals.
• The New England Forests exhibit, which explores the natural history of the region.
• The Earth and Planetary Sciences gallery, featuring minerals, meteorites, and gemstones.

Education and Outreach

The Harvard Museum of Natural History offers a range of educational programs for visitors of all ages. These include:

• School programs and field trips
• Public lectures and events
• Workshops and hands-on activities
• Summer camps for children

Research and Collections

The museum's collections are used for research by scientists from around the world. The collections include:

• Over 21 million specimens in the Museum of Comparative Zoology
• Approximately 5 million specimens in the Harvard University Herbaria
• Extensive mineral and rock collections in the Mineralogical and Geological Museum

Location and Access

The museum is located at 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is accessible by public transportation and offers parking for visitors.

Related Pages

• Harvard University
• Museum of Comparative Zoology
• Harvard University Herbaria
• Mineralogical and Geological Museum
• Glass Flowers
• Blaschka

See Also

• List of natural history museums
• Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Natural history