Visit the Harvard’s Glass Flowers, find your birthstone gem in our expansive mineral gallery, see large Tigers, and view dinosaurs in the paleontology gallery, including the first Triceratops skull ever discovered. https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit
The Great Mammal Hall features a giraffe, zebra, sloths, lemurs, and six whales hanging from the ceiling.
Just an eight-minute walk from the Harvard Square T Station through Harvard Yard, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is the university’s most-visited museum and a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Visit hmnh.harvard.edu for information on parking, special exhibitions, free lectures, special events, family days, and museum classes. For group visits, email reservations@hmsc.harvard.edu or call 617-495-2341
Admission:
Admission to the Harvard Museum of Natural History includes the Peabody Museum
- Adults: $20.00
- Seniors (65+): $18.00
- Harvard ID Holders: Free +1 guest
- Non-Harvard students with ID and Youth (ages 3-18): $15.00
- Youth (under 3): Free
- Free for members
Commitment to Community Access: The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) remain committed to welcoming local communities. On average, over 40% of HMSC’s 335,000+ annual visitors receive free admission through a robust range of admission programs, such as:
- Massachusetts Residents: Free every Sunday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (with proof of residency).
- EBT/WIC: Free general admission for all guests presenting an EBT or WIC card, along with up to five guests. HMSC is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations across Massachusetts.
- Military & Veterans: Free year-round admission for active-duty military personnel and their families in accordance with the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums guidelines. Veterans receive a $3 discount on general admission.
- Free Museums: The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments remain free to visit for all guests.
9am-5pm Daily.