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With more than 175,000 visitors per year, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is the University's most visited museum, and a 'must-see' for any visit to Harvard Square or the University.

Registration

All group visits must be registered with the museum at least two weeks in advance—this includes adult tours, school and youth groups, and any group of 20 people of more.


Glass Flower Tours

Docent-guided group tours of the Glass Flowers are offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm. Rates are $10 per person, with a $150 minimum per group, and include admission to all museum galleries. Maximum of 20 people are permitted per tour, but larger groups can easily be divided into two or more sections. Reservations must be made with two weeks advance notice and a non-refundable $50 deposit. To inquire about scheduling a guided tour, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 617.495.2341.

"This is the only collection of its kind in the world that, no matter what time of year it is, visitors can enjoy the splendors of spring."
Martha Stewart, about the Glass Flowers

*** Three Stars, Frommer's Boston

"A New England Treasure," Yankee Magazine

Drop-off & Parking

There is easy drop-off at the museum (on Divinity Avenue, see map) for buses, with off-site parking available on campus. Please discuss any parking needs when making your group reservation.


Admission and Contact Information

Pre-reserved group admission is $1.00 off regular price admissions.
Adults: $8.00
College Students and Seniors: $6.00
Youth (3–18): $5.00

If you have any questions or need further information about group visits, call reservations at 617.495.2341, or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tour directors considering adding the museum to their Boston itineraries are invited to email the museum's Director of Marketing at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 617.496.0049.

For more information about the museum’s accessibility, please click here.