Harvard Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Former name | |
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| Established | 1998 |
| Dissolved | |
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
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| Type | 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The museum is located at 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is accessible by public transportation and offers parking for visitors.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Harvard University
- Museum of Comparative Zoology
- Harvard University Herbaria
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Glass Flowers
- Blaschka
See Also[edit | edit source]
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