Harvard Museums of Science and Culture (HMSC) connects collections and research at Harvard with global audiences, fostering community and deepening appreciation for science, the natural world, human cultures, and our shared experiences. HMSC expands the reach of collections and research at Harvard, fulfilling the civic responsibility fundamental to educational institutions and ensuring these resources are accessible, relevant, and beneficial to society.
The HMSC consists of four museums, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (CHSI), The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and The Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology.