Harvard Museum of Natural History

The Harvard Museum of Natural History was established in 1998 as the public face of three research museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Presenting the incomparable collections of these parent museums and the research of scientists across the University, it has a mission to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages.

Free Admission

Current Harvard I.D. holders and one guest are admitted free. Free to Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9:00 am to noon and on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm (September through May) excluding commercial groups. Please be prepared to present proof of residency. The museum participates in the Bank of America's Museums on Us program. Visitors can present their Bank of America card for free admission to the museum during the first full weekend of every month.

Hours of Operation 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed on: • New Year's Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day

Admission Adults: $9.00, Non-Harvard Students with I.D.: $7.00, Seniors (65+): $7.00, Children ages 3–18: $6.00, Free for members.

Upcoming Free Days

• May 2012: 02, 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 ( Free during 3:00pm - 5:00pm)
• June 2012: 03, 10, 17, 24 ( Free during 3:00pm - 5:00pm)
• July 2012: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 ( Free during 3:00pm - 5:00pm)
• August 2012: 05, 12, 19, 26 ( Free during 3:00pm - 5:00pm)