Mineral Madness Family Festival

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Venue:	Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH)
Hours:	9:00am - 5:00pm
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Special Events

An array of activities, demonstrations and displays showcasing the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s extraordinary collections and the expertise of members of the Boston Mineral Club. See a 1,642-pound amethyst geode discovered in Brazil! Learn about mineral collecting and identifying techniques. See live animals and discover the ways minerals are used in daily life.

Everyone, from rock hounds to aspiring collectors and their friends of all ages will find something to enjoy.

Museum Admission
Adults - $9.00
Non-Harvard Students with I.D. - $7.00
Seniors (65+) - $7.00
Children ages 3–18 - $6.00
Children under 3 and Harvard ID holders: free
Group rates available.

COST

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Free with museum admission

WEBSITE

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www.hmnh.harvard.edu

LOCATION

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26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 map
Phone: 617-495-3045

TIPS

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History provides FREE parking for the all-day Mineral Madness Family Festival, in the adjacent 1000 space underground garage at 52 Oxford Street. Usually parking has to be paid for, and reserved in advance online, but for this event, parking is free.
You can also visit the dinosaurs and hundreds of stuffed, real animals, while you're there (while Mom visits the world-famous Glass Flowers)
but kids would definitely prefer the 42 foot long Kronosaurus with teeth the size of bananas! The Museum is just a 6 minute walk from the Harvard Square T stop, or 3/4 mile from MBTA Porter Commuter Rail, for those who'd like to come by public transportation.
While you're there, be sure to stop by to see the amazing Glass Flowers Exhibit. This breathtaking work will really get you in the swing for spring.

REVIEWS

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Mineral Madness Harvard Museum Of Natural History

I came last year, and my son and his friend had a great time. Definitely have kids bring in minerals, interesting rocks, they've found to learn about them from the Mineral Club members. The meteorites are amazing.