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Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryvsMuseum of Science
Harvard Museum of Natural History and Museum of Science are both praised by writers. Overall, Museum of Science ranks marginally better than Harvard Museum of Natural History. Museum of Science is ranked #7 in Boston with praise from 8 sources including The Telegraph, Where and Fodor's.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Fodor's "Many museums promise something for every member of the family; the vast Harvard Museum complex actually delivers." Full review
Time Out "This historic museum boasts a vast and slightly creepy collection of stuffed, bottled and dried creatures from around the globe." Full review
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 "The public face of the botanical, zoological, and geological museums."
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 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
Afar Magazine "Drawn from specimens of Harvard's 3 research museums, it covers the categories of animal, vegetable, mineral. My favorite has to be the glass flowers." Full review
New York Times "Like many great works of art, Harvard University's collection of glass flowers -- officially, the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants -- has about it an air of magnificent obsession." Full review
Where "This natural history museum offers a look at fascinating objects, including meteorites, 1,500 mammal and bird specimens, and the dazzling “Glass Flowers”." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum. " Full review
Museum of Science Fodor's
Concierge Time Out Michelin Guide Where
The Telegraph Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
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Fodor's "With 15-foot lightning bolts in the Theater of Electricity and a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex model, this is just the place to ignite any child's scientific curiosity." Full review
Concierge "At the mouth of the Charles River, with views of the Boston skyline, the Museum of Science is crowded with hands-on exhibits that demonstrate everything from biology to computers."
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Visit on a Friday evening after 5 pm to avoid the crowds.
Time Out "This extremely child-friendly museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A kaleidoscopic array of exhibits... features cutting-edge, interactive displays that encourage kids and adults to think." Full review
Where "The Museum of Science is a compelling technology and science-based destination." Full review
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Make sure to visit the Theater of Electricity.
The Telegraph "At Boston’s most popular attraction, see lightning produced indoors by the world’s largest Van de Graaff generator." Full review
Afar Magazine "Home to some 35 colleges and universities, Boston is a wicked-smaht city, and you’ll feel like a genius if you take your kids to the always entertaining Boston Museum of Science." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With 700 exhibits, this is a place to get lost." Full review
Frommer's "For the ultimate pain-free educational experience, head to the Museum of Science." Full review
