Middlesex County in a Day: Harvard's Riches Unveiled

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by Jayden

March 29, 2024 · 1 min read

Middlesex County 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day journey through the prestigious corridors of Middlesex County, where the world-renowned Harvard University awaits. Begin your intellectual adventure at The Harvard Museum of Natural History, spending two enlightening hours among an extraordinary collection that bridges the natural world and the humanities. Next, stroll through the historic grounds of Harvard University for another two hours, soaking in the academic atmosphere that has shaped some of the greatest minds. Conclude your day with a visit to the Harvard Art Museums, dedicating an hour to marvel at the diverse and exquisite art collections. This concise itinerary is designed to offer a seamless blend of education and visual splendor, ensuring a memorable day in the heart of Cambridge, MA.

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Day 1: Exploring the Intellectual and Artistic Heart of Middlesex County

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History

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Kickstart your Middlesex County adventure with a visit to The Harvard Museum of Natural History. Nestled within the prestigious Harvard University campus at 26 Oxford St, this museum offers a treasure trove of natural wonders. Allocate a good 2 hours to wander through exhibits that showcase an astonishing array of specimens from the natural world, including a famed collection of glass flowers that blur the line between art and science.

Attraction Info

  • 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
  • Suggested tour duration: 2 hour
  • Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

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Harvard University

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Continue your journey of discovery at the iconic Harvard University. Just a short stroll from the museum, immerse yourself in the historic ambiance of Massachusetts Hall. Spend another 2 hours exploring the hallowed grounds and architecture of America's oldest institution of higher learning, where the past and present of intellectual excellence converge.

Attraction Info

  • Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-5 hour
  • Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm
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Harvard Art Museums

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Conclude your day with an artistic flourish at the Harvard Art Museums. A mere stone's throw away, this art gallery is a haven for art enthusiasts. Dedicate an hour to admire a diverse collection of artworks that span centuries and continents, all housed within a space that is a work of art in itself.

Attraction Info

  • Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm
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Harvard University
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Located in Cambridge, Boston, Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and one of the most influential schools in the world. Modern Chinese writers and scholars Lin Yutang and Liang Sicheng also graduated here.
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Walden Pond State Reservation
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Walden became famous in the book "Walden" written by American philosopher and author Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau built a log cabin by the lake and strictly controlled his daily necessities and contacts with others. Then he lived here for two years, two months and two days to complete this masterpiece. Many people come here to visit Walden Pond, the lake is really as pale blue as the author said, and thick ice forms in winter. A plank road for sightseeing has been built by the lake, and the surrounding is very quiet, like a paradise.
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The Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Founded in 1998, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is a very popular museum on the campus of Harvard University. Glass plant model, commonly known as "glass flower". Exhibits within the museum range from displays of the extensive existing collection to multimedia displays including "The Woods of New England," "Thoreau's Lake Maine," and "Sea Life in Glass." All in all, the unparalleled collections in the museum and the precious results of scientific research at the university have contributed to the public's understanding of the natural world and the relationship between humans and nature.
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Freedom Trail
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The Freedom Trail is a historic sightseeing line in Boston. The road surface is paved with red bricks, winding all the way, extending in three kilometers of streets. In 1951, the citizens of Boston preserved this unique street of red brick. The right way to open up American history is to set foot on the road to freedom. The Freedom Trail begins at the Visitor Center in Boston Common and ends at the towering Penga Hill Monument across the Charles River, with 16 attractions and many 17th and 18th century houses, churches and Independence War sites along the way. It takes about half a day to walk the entire freedom road, but if you want to visit carefully, it may take at least a day.
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MIT Museum
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The MIT Museum (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum) is located on the MIT campus. In a sense, the MIT Museum also undertakes the task of collecting scientific instruments and technological inventions in the history of the school. It is an important channel for the public to learn about and participate in the inventions and discoveries that MIT is doing, and to inspire the public to understand science.
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Middlesex County 1 Day Itinerary