Museums
Harvard’s museums curate renowned collections, pioneer cutting-edge research, and offer educational experiences for everyone.
Art Museums
Our museums are dedicated to unique collections and exhibits, history, conservation science, and building a vibrant community around art.
Science & Nature Museums
These museums combine timeless collections with cutting-edge research to foster curiosity and a spirit of discovery for visitors of all ages.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
The Harvard University Herbaria,
Museum of Comparative Zoology, and
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
are not open to the public.
History & Culture Museums
Through pottery, sculptures, and other archaeological artifacts, these museums allow you to explore the rich history of cultures from around the world.
Living Collections
Harvard is home to a comprehensive and diverse collection of living plants, from bonsai trees to redwoods. Through our land stewardship we’re able to offer the public information on forest ecology and land management.