HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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Explore the University's most visited museum to see dinosaurs, meteorites, rare minerals and hundreds of animals from around the world. Learn about local ecology in the newly opened New England Forests exhibition.

See the world's only mounted Kronosaurus, a 42 ft-long, 135 million year old, marine reptile. Don't miss the world famous exhibit of 3,000 Blaschka "Glass Flowers", exquisite glass art, flameworked models of plants so realistic that scientists used them as teaching models for decades. The museum is on the historic Harvard University campus, just a 7-8 minute walk from the Harvard Square Red Line T stop. Open 9 am to 5 pm daily, 361 days/year. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors/students; $8 ages 3-18, free under 3. For group visits email reservations@oeb.harvard.edu  or call 617-495-2341. Please visit the website to see upcoming events at the museum.

Details:

Neighborhood:	Cambridge
Address:	26 Oxford Street , Cambridge MA 02138
Phone:	(617) 495-3045
Website:	http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu
Fax:	(617) 496-8206

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Location

Neighborhood: Cambridge
Address: 26 Oxford Street , Cambridge MA 02138

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Displaying 12,000 specimens including dinosaurs, meteorites, rare minerals, huge whale skeletons, and hundreds of animals from around the world, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is a 'must-see' for any visit to Boston or Cambridge. Located on the historic campus, just 7-8 minute walk from Harvard Square, the museum is the University’s most visited attraction. Explore 17 galleries including the world famous “garden” of Blaschka Glass Flowers – 3,000 handcrafted glass models of flowering plants, as well as the latest exhibition, New England Forests, the perfect prelude to any fall foliage trip. With signage, videos, and interactive displays throughout the galleries, visitors do not need a tour guide to enjoy the museum. Classes and labs for student groups of all ages and docent-guided tours of the Glass Flowers are available by advance reservation. The museum is open 9 am to 5 pm 361 days/year. Easy drop off and free offsite bus parking. Group rates, more information at http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/plan_your_visit/group_visits.html. Information sheets on the Glass Flowers are available in Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish.

Contact:

Name:	Blue Magruder
Email:	bluemagruder@hmnh.harvard.edu
Contact Phone:	(617) 496-0049
Company Phone:	(617) 495-3045
Website:	http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu
Fax:	(617) 496-8206

Attractions & Museums

Arrival/Departure Area for Buses		Complimentary Policy
Direct Bill Available		Educational Guide Available
Evening Hours		Group Rates
Group Check-In		Lunch Storage/Space
Pricing Available 1 Year Out		Student Friendly

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Explore the University's most visited museum - dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones and hundreds of animals from around the world. Get close to the world's only mounted Kronosaurus, a 42 ft long marine reptile; a 1,642 lb. amethyst geode; whale skeletons. Don't miss the world famous exhibit of 3,000 Blaschka "Glass Flowers". Host your evening event at the museum. Your guests will marvel at the 42-foot prehistoric Kronosaurus, the triceratops, and other memorable specimens throughout the galleries, the perfect setting for unique cocktail receptions or seated dinner. Theatre Capacity: 250; Classroom Capacity:70; Reception Capacity: 400; Banquet Capacity 400. See info on website at www.hmnh.harvard.edu. To host an event at the museum email functions@hmnh.harvard.edu or call 617-496-3479. For group visits email reservations@hmnh.harvard.edu or call 617-495-2341.

Meeting Room Information

Theatre capacity of largest room:	290
Number of Private Rooms:	2
Exhibits:	800
Largest Room Square Footage:	0.00
Reception:	500
Classroom Capacity of Largest Room:	70
Number of Exhibit spaces:	1
Banquet capacity of largest room:	100