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Oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic center and modern crossroads
General Information
Hours:
Daily: Open dawn to dusk
Access to Harvard Yard may be restricted during university events or security closures
Access to Harvard Yard may be restricted during university events or security closures
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Dogs are allowed within Harvard Yard when kept on a leash; pets are not permitted inside buildings
Closest cities with hotels:
Cambridge / Downtown Boston
Seasons:
All year; spring and fall are ideal for walking, sightseeing, and campus events
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yA7dZ3yF2t6Kc4A8
Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138
Website:
https://www.harvard.edu/
harvard.edu
How to Get There
From Downtown Boston hotels: Take the MBTA Red Line toward Alewife and exit at Harvard Square station; Harvard Yard is located directly adjacent to the station and serves as the historic center of Harvard University’s campus.
Overview
Harvard Yard, the oldest part of Harvard's campus, is a 22.4-acre grassy area of Georgian brick buildings bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Street, and Quincy Street, with the first land bought in 1637. It holds freshman dorms, libraries, and Memorial Church.
Highlights
- John Harvard statue: in front of University Hall (1815), whose white granite facade broke from the brick Georgian style
- Tercentenary Theatre: the central lawn, framed by Widener Library, Memorial Church, University Hall, and Sever Hall, and the site of commencement
- Old Yard: the western third by Johnston Gate, with Harvard Hall (rebuilt 1766), Massachusetts Hall, and Holden Chapel
- Libraries: Widener, Houghton (rare books), and Lamont
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Harvard Yard", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
