Neighborhood Highlights: Cambridge

Cambridge, is not only home to two of the most prestigious universities in the world, it also has some great match activities.  In particular, check out the Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology museums.

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Harvard Museum of Natural History

26 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Adults: $9
Children: $6

The Harvard Natural History Museum is the public face of Harvard’s three research museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. On display are more than 5,000 minerals and gemstones and well over 500 mammalian artifacts, such as stuffed rhinoceroses, giraffes and three whale skeletons. There are even prehistoric animals, such as dinosaurs, a giant sloth and a mastodon. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, pick up a “Marauder’s Map” to explore the hundreds of animals and to test your knowledge of Harry! From Wednesday July 27^th to Wednesday August 24^th, admission is half-price from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s definitely worth the seven minute walk from Harvard Square. http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/.

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Charles River Bike Path

Memorial Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Enjoying the Charles River Bike Path doesn’t mean just biking; you can walk, run, roller blade or scooter. At this time of year, you will likely see crew teams and kayakers using the river to their fullest advantage. Make sure  you also take in the panoramic views of Boston, such as the gold dome of the State House and the slopes of Beacon Hill. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/charlesRiver/

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Harvard Art Museums

485 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Adults: $9
Children: Free

The Harvard Art Museums include the Fogg, the Busch-Reisinger, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museums. Currently the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger are closed for renovations, but the Sackler Museum at 485 Broadway has been reinstalled with some of the finest works from all three sites, including art by Picasso, Pollack, Georgia O’Keeffe, and others. Whether you are interested in classical or modern art, the Harvard Art Museums have enough exhibits to keep you busy all day long. http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/

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Schlesinger Library

3 James St.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:00pm
Free

The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library was originally established in 1943 by Maud Wood Park, a leader in the woman’s suffrage movement. It holds materials focused on women’s history in the United States and abroad, including 2,500 manuscripts from women’s rights movements, 80,000 printed volumes covering topics such as women’s rights, women’s health, women of color and women in other cultures and 90,000 photographs. http://www.radcliffe.edu/schlesinger_library.aspx

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MIT Museum

265 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

Daily 10am-5pm
Adults: $7.50
Children: $3.00

If you like learning about robots, hacking, and holography, the MIT Museum is the place to visit! Through interactive exhibitions, the MIT Museum showcases the fascinating world of science and technology.  The newest exhibit, “Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things” starts in September.  Visit on the 3^rd Sunday of every month to get in for free! http://web.mit.edu/museum/

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Charles Riverboat Tours

100 Cambridge Side Drive
Cambridge, MA 02141

Daily 10am-4pm
Adults: $14.70
Children: $8.40

The Charles Riverboat Company gives you the chance to take in the most historic sights of Boston and Cambridge all from the relaxing confines of a riverboat. Whether you want to learn about Boston’s history or just wish to wave to the array of boaters sharing the river, you will enjoy this scenic tour. Tours run daily until October and are 60 minutes long. http://www.charlesriverboat.com

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