pondering creation and humanity at the Museum of Natural History
Last week I visited the Harvard Museum of Natural History. I’m generally an art-museum goer and was astonished by what was in this collection. Whether or not you’re versed in science, seeing things from outer space and ages long ago gives our humanity a whole new context.
I’m going to add the museum to my list of “must-see” for all who visit me in Boston. Don’t miss this! Admission is only $10 and includes admission to the anthropological museum as well (I didn’t make it over there as I spent over 3 hours lost in natural history!).
This flower, along with 800 other botanical models, is made of glass! Simply unbelievable, and amazing to see both exotic and familiar specimens up close inside and out.
Meteoroids! Do you have any idea how far this traveled to end up here in Cambridge?! And what it went through as it entered Earth’s surface?
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2 Responses to “pondering creation and humanity at the Museum of Natural History”
By mcpolack on Dec 31, 2009 | Reply
Hands-down my favorite museum in the area. Glad you finally got a chance to visit. I have a book about the place that’s fascinating; let me know if you’d like to borrow it.
By Sara on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
Ha, ha, your photos here are ten times better than mine, but it’s such a fun place to photograph!!