Most reviewed Natural History Museums in Massachusetts

  1. 4.5 Harvard Museum of Natural History (1.202 reviews)
    - What an unexpectedly amazing place!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums
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    Please see our visit page for our "Know, Show, Go" Covid-19 policies: https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit. At the Harvard Museum of Natural History, just steps away from the historic Harvard Yard, you can witness the amazing artistry of the celebrated Blaschka glass flowers & sea creature collections, roar with the Siberian tiger, buzz with honeybees, find your birthstone gem, and go back in time in Romer Hall, home of the famous 42-foot Kronosaurus. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most-visited attraction at Harvard—for its incomparable collections based on the research of scientists across the University, and its ongoing exhibitions like Climate Change, The Rockefeller Beetles, Birds of the World, Marine Life, and more. The Harvard Museum of Natural History’s mission is 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. See more..
  2. 4.5 Springfield Museums (504 reviews)
    - Amazing museum cluster meets your every interest!!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
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    The Springfield Museums, located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, is comprised of four world-class museums covering art, history, and science, plus the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. See more..
  3. 4.5 Blue Hills Trailside Museum (38 reviews)
    - Quick but fun for families with little kids
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
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    Operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the state-owned Blue Hills Reservation and features a natural history museum and outdoor exhibits of native wildlife. The animals on display—including a River Otter and Red Foxes—are non-releasable wildlife and would not survive in the wild. See more..
  4. 4.5 Harvard University Herbaria (10 reviews)
    - Glass flowers, amazing, now at Harvard Museum of Natural History
    Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
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    Originally called the "Museum of Vegetable Products" when it was founded in 1858, today this museum focuses on the study of useful plants and economic botany. See more..
  5. 4.5 Museum of Madeirian Heritage (8 reviews)
    - Old World journey
    Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • History Museums
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    What a wonderful treat ! Visited the Museum during the Madeira Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Beautiful garden cafe area with attention to detail in the preservation of the heritage of the Madeiran culture. A bit off the beaten track, hours are limited. Call ahead to check times / go online. Would be a nice addition following a Whaling Museum visit, then dinner at one of the many Portuguese restaurants in the area. See more..
  6. 5.0 Robbins Museum of Archaeology (5 reviews)
    - A great Find for people interested in local Archaeology
    Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums
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    The Robins features a larger than expected collection and a welcoming knowledgeable staff. A section is devoted to a twelve thousand year old site in northern Maine, which is the oldest in New England. At least one member of our group visited this site during one of the excavations. The Vail site is the topic of at least one Gramly book, and is also described in a book by Bourque. Anther display explains various techniques used to date artifacts. Hours are very limited and there is free parking across the street. You could request a tour. See more..

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