6 free things to do and get in Cambridge, including 4 attractions, 2 kids & family. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm (closed Mondays and major holidays)
Harvard Art MuseumsCambridge
The Harvard Art Museums are free for everyone, every day they're open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, just outside Harvard Square. Check in at the Visitor Services desk when you arrive.
Verified Oct 27 · harvardartmuseums.org
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Sundays 9am–noon and Wednesdays 3–5pm
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryCambridge
Massachusetts residents get into the Harvard Museum of Natural History free every Sunday from 9am to noon and every Wednesday from 3 to 5pm. Bring proof of residency. Regular adult admission is $20 and also covers the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology next door.
Verified Oct 27 · hmnh.harvard.edu
Catch: Massachusetts residents only: bring proof of residency · Not for commercial groups
Tue, Fri–Sun noon–6pm; Wed–Thu noon–7pm (closed Mondays)
MIT List Visual Arts CenterCambridge
MIT's List Visual Arts Center is free and open to all, Tuesday to Sunday from noon (to 7pm Wednesday and Thursday, 6pm other days), in the Wiesner Building near Kendall Square. Closed Thanksgiving week's Wednesday–Thursday and over Christmas and New Year's.
Verified Oct 27 · listart.mit.edu
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Sunday–Friday, 11am–4pm (closed Saturdays)
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard UniversityCambridge
Harvard's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments is free to visit. Open Sunday to Friday, 11am to 4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · hmsc.harvard.edu
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Daily, 10am–5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
MIT MuseumCambridge
Cambridge residents can sign up for a free Cambridge Resident Membership at the MIT Museum in Kendall Square and get free general admission all year (adults otherwise pay $20). One membership covers two adults and children under 18 at the same address. Register online or at the museum and bring a photo ID or document showing your Cambridge address. Open daily, 10am to 5pm.
Verified Oct 27 · mitmuseum.mit.edu
Catch: Cambridge residents only: free member sign-up with proof of address
Sunday–Friday, 11am–4pm (closed Saturdays)
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near EastCambridge
Harvard's Museum of the Ancient Near East is free to visit. It's open Sunday to Friday, 11am to 4pm, a few minutes' walk from Harvard Square.
Verified Oct 27 · hmsc.harvard.edu
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