Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries

Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford St.
Cambridge
Tue., Sep. 15, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.



When you imagine a museum, you might picture cases of artifacts. But the objects on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a tiny percentage of the total collections. Behind the scenes, experts care for 26 million specimens. These objects form the basis for studying life on Earth. They are records of the planet from different times and places. Objects span billions of years and come from every continent, ocean, and beyond. They are stone and bone, plant and animal, feather and fossil.

Since the early days of Harvard University, collections have been central to teaching and research. People continue to study these collections and uncover knowledge. Come explore some treasures of the collection!

Explore historic specimens presented to mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence on June 27.

Gazette Classification: America 250, Community, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Exhibitions, Science
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Museum of Natural History
Cost: Regular museum admission rates apply
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: www.hmnh.harvard.edu…