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Visit Harvard

Tour our historic campus, explore our expansive collections, and learn about our cutting-edge scholarship.

Please note: Harvard Yard is closed to the public May 25 through June 7.

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The 糖心Vlog Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

糖心Vlog Visitor Center

糖心Vlog established the Visitor Center in 1962 as the front door to the University, where students greet visitors from all over the world, answer questions about campus, and provide official tours of Harvard.

Have questions? Email visitor_center@harvard.edu

Tours

Historical places, hidden gems, iconic figures, famous traditions, and world-changing scholarship can be found on the official Harvard tours.

Explore all of our tours

Historical Tour of Harvard

The free, student-led public walking tour through Harvard Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the student experience.

Visit Harvard mobile app

This free mobile app features a self-guided walking tour through Harvard Yard that highlights the history behind iconic buildings, traditions, alumni and more.

Learn more about the app

Explore on your own

Turn virtually any corner at Harvard and you鈥檒l find something that leaves you feeling inspired. Explore the places, ideas, artifacts, and moments that make us who we are.

Find more at our museums

Harvard Libraries virtual exhibits

Virtual tour of the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard and the legacy of slavery walking tour

Places we love

Harvard community members share their favorite places on campus.

Charles River

鈥淚n May, the Charles hosts the run of thousands (millions?) of alewives swimming upstream to spawn, accompanied by black-crowned night herons, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, ospreys, and other predators. I have seen large turtles, 2-foot-long carp, common mergansers, bufflehead ducks, muskrats, Norway rats, and Canada geese from these vantage spots." Rob Gogan, Recycling and waste manager, Facilities Maintenance Operations

Tercentenary Theatre

鈥淚 especially like being there at night, when it鈥檚 more peaceful, sitting on the steps of Memorial Church or Sever Hall. I鈥檝e spent a lot of time there: Commencement, presidential inaugurations, Harvard鈥檚 375th, special convocations, Harvard College student events, and on many other occasions over the past 25 years. That space just brings back so many great memories!鈥� Jason Luke Associate director, custodial and support services

Class of 1959 Chapel

鈥淚 loved the [Class of 1959] Chapel on the Harvard Business School campus, for the water gardens. When I needed to have a deep conversation with someone or 10 minutes alone, I would go sit amidst the plants under the glass walls and ceiling. I still drop by when I am back on campus.鈥� Theresa Tribble, Harvard Business School 鈥�09

Find an event

Harvard offers many on-campus and online events open to the public.

May 31, 2026 9:00am – 5:00pm EST Harvard Gazette Event

From Iran: A Visual Testimony

May 31, 2026 9:00am – 5:00pm EST Harvard Gazette Event

From Iran: A Visual Testimony

June 01, 2026 10:00am – 5:00pm EST Harvard Gazette Event

A More Perfect Union: The Birth of the Constitution

June 01, 2026 10:00am – 5:00pm EST Harvard Gazette Event

A More Perfect Union: The Birth of the Constitution

June 02, 2026 10:00am – 11:00am EST Harvard Gazette Event

DREAM ON: Spartanburg, SC

June 02, 2026 10:00am – 11:00am EST Harvard Gazette Event

DREAM ON: Spartanburg, SC

Maps and directions

Whether traveling by car, bus, train, or foot, there are plenty of ways to get to Harvard. Find your best option.

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