Harvard Museum of Natural History

2 hrs 30 min · typically 2–3 hours total

From dinosaurs and tiny insects to meteorites and minerals – discover a huge range of natural specimens at the Harvard Natural History Museum.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$10.00$11.11

Child 4–12 yearsi

$7.00$7.78

Estimated total · $10.00

Overview

Whether you fancy yourself as a budding space explorer or an archeologist, you'll find something mindblowing at the Harvard Natural History Museum.

See over 12,000 unique plant and animal specimens from around the world, including a fossil of a giant sloth, the world's only mounted Kronosaurus, and a whopping 1,600-pound amethyst geode. The museum is not only located on the campus of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, but it also uses cutting-edge research to help you understand the world a bit better.

Location

26 Oxford Street
02138 Cambridge

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Yuki B.
May 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Plenty of time to explore afterward, — glad we prioritized it.

Hanna S.
May 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Maya N.
Oct 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Plenty of time to explore afterward, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Ben M.
Mar 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we’d echo the hype online.

Marcus X.
Aug 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

James M.
Feb 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. worth blocking a half-day for.

Marcus E.
Mar 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Yuki Y.
Mar 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. (Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, matching what friends told us—but better in person.)

Elena G.
Nov 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.

Priya M.
May 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

James P.
Jul 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.)

Sofia P.
Feb 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Elena P.
Jan 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya L.
Jul 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Queues moved faster than expected, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Sofia B.
Oct 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Queues moved faster than expected, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

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