Harvard Museum of Natural History

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8 / 10

12 expert reviews

“This historic museum boasts a vast and slightly creepy collection of stuffed, bottled and dried creatures from around the globe.”

– Time Out

Fodor's Fodor's
"Many museums promise something for every member of the family; the vast Harvard Museum complex actually delivers." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"These fascinating museums house the university's collections of items and artifacts related to the natural world." Full review
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Best-known collection are the world-famous Glass Flowers
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The public face of the botanical, zoological, and geological museums."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This museum is the most visited attraction at Harvard, boasting rarities such as the world’s only mounted Kronosaurus—a 42-foot-long prehistoric marine reptile." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Grouped under one roof, these four museums hold 21 million specimens and artifacts that make up Harvard's outstanding research collections." Full review
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