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Harvard Museum of Natural History

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26 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA
02138

Nearest Train: Red Line T to Harvard

Phone: +1 617 495 3045
Fax: +1 617 496 8782
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Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the University's most visited museum. With Dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones, and hundreds of mammals from all over the world, in addition to the world famous collection of 3,000 Blaschka Glass Flowers, you can see why the museum is so popular. You can also view a lot of changing exhibits, such as Sea Creatures in Glass and Photographs by Amanda Means. There's always something new to see!

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Associated Events
The Language of Color
Sep 26th, 2008 to Mar 1st, 2010
The exhibition "The Language of Color" deals with the intricacies of color perception among animals. A brilliant collection of specimens, photographs and computer simulations help the visitor understand the theme. Hopi Hoekstra is the curator of this inventive show.

Anthropods: Creatures that Rule
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
If you've ever wondered about the extraordinary evolution success of anthropods, not to mention their impact on our daily lives, this exhibition will give you all that you're looking for. Hands-on activities, fascinating displays, and live animals await.

Climate Change: Our Global Experiment
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Developed in conjunction with the Harvard University Center for the Environment, this interactive exhibit presents all of the scientific facts that have been accumulated in the research of climate change. One especially interesting feature is the computer simulation to showing the different environmental consequences of each decision that is made in the global warming battle.

Dodos, Trilobites, & Meteorites - Treasures Of Nature And Science At Harvard
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Items collected from incredible expeditions to the Amazon, the highest peaks and the lowest depths of the ocean. Also displays meteorites, fossils, and endangered species that explore possible treatments for diseases such as AIDS.

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I've been interning in the Boston area this summer and this has been one of my favorite museums ...
Reviewed by:Pat from on Jul 28 2008


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Glass Flowers are amazing!
It's hard to believe that the glass flowers aren't real..My son loved all the real 'stuf...
Reviewed by:Blue from on Mar 02 2007

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