Geological Museum
Address24, Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number338
Alternate Names
University Museum,
Museum of Natural History,
Building Root Number
04240
Architect (Original)
Unknown
Land Acquired
1876
Constructed 1891
Building Acquired 1891
Constructed 1891
Building Acquired 1891
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its function.Historical NotesThe Geological Museum was built as an addition to the University Museum complex in 1891. The museum was originally an outgrowth of the "Mineralogical Cabinet" that began in 1784 in Harvard Hall by Benjamin Waterhouse (hon. M.D. 1786). The building was funded by Alumni and friends.Additional InformationHurlbut, Byron Satterlee. A Guide Book to the Grounds and Buildings of Harvard University. Cambridge: U, 1898. Print.
Harvard University Archives. Construction Management Records, ca. 1953-1986. Harvard University Archives call number UAV 298.8000
Records of the Geological Museum, 1876-1924. Harvard University Archives call number UAV 419.10.
Papers of Marland Pratt Billings, 1939-1972. Harvard University Archives call number HUG 4212.
General Information by and About the University Museum. Harvard University Archives call number HUB 1864.2.