Harvard Museum of Natural History
7.8Locals Score / 10#11 of 16 Attractions in Boston
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Harvard's natural history museum houses the legendary Glass Flowers — 4,300 botanically accurate glass models made by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka between 1887 and 1936 — alongside impressive dinosaur skeletons, gemstone collections, and taxidermy. The Glass Flowers alone justify the trip; they remain scientifically and artistically inexplicable. Massachusetts residents get free admission on Sundays from September through May. The building is old and not fully climate-controlled, which adds to its charm.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.8/10- Value8.0
- Iconic7.0
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility7.0
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