Harvard Museum of Natural History
The HMNH is a public museum associated with several Harvard scientific
research collections. It offers exhibitions, educational opportunities,
family activities, and an international travel program.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Botanical Museum
(including
Glass
Flowers Exhibit)
Mineralogical & Geological Museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Arnold Arboretum
Designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the Arboretum
is a research institute and living museum dedicated to the study of botany
and horticulture.
Collection of
Historical Scientific Instruments
A collection of over 15,000 artifacts dating from the 15th century to the
present covering a broad range of scientific disciplines.
Fisher Museum
at the Harvard Forest
Located in Petersham, Massachusetts, the Fisher Museum sponsors exhibits
related to forest history and ecology.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology
and Ethnology
The Peabody Museum is devoted to the study of prehistoric and historic
cultures. Its renowned collections are open to the public through exhibits
and educational programs.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
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The
Ethnography of Lewis and Clark
The Peabody Museum holds several Native American objects believed to
have been collected by explorers Lewis & Clark. These items provide
valuable insight into the material culture of Native American tribal
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Semitic Museum
The University's collection of Near Eastern archaeological artifacts
represents all major areas of the ancient world. The Museum sponsors
exhibits from its own collection or on loan from other museums.
Warren Anatomical
Museum
One of the country's leading medical museums, the Warren Anatomical Museum
contains approximately 13,000 items including pathological specimens,
anatomical models, photographs and illustrations, and medical instruments.
ONLINE EXHIBITIONS
Digital Harvard:
Museums
Digital Harvard features some online exhibitions by and digital
resources from Harvard's museums, including the Harvard University
Art Museums catalog and a Web site about the Arnold Arboretum's
lilacs. |
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