Directions to the Science Center at Harvard
The Science Center is at the corner of Cambridge and Kirkland and Oxford Streets.
Given the traffic and parking issues in Harvard Square, we would encourage you to take public transportation if possible.
By subway
Take the RED LINE toward ALEWIFE from South Station six stops to HARVARD SQUARE.
Walking from the T
Take the RED LINE to HARVARD SQUARE. When leaving the subway, take the Church Street exit to the left and take a left along Peabody Street (keeping Harvard Yard on your right). You’ll see the Science Center on your left.
By Car
Due to traffic patterns in and around Harvard Square please allow extra travel time.
From the West (I90 - Massachusetts Turnpike)
Take Exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston). Bear right after the toll booth at the end of the exit ramp. At the third set of lights (over the bridge), turn left onto Memorial Drive. After the second set of lights, turn right onto JFK Street. Continue though Harvard Square past Harvard Yard on Peabody Street and bear right onto Cambridge Street. Then take a left onto Quincy Street and a quick left onto Kirkland Street—as you take a sharp right turn onto Oxford Street, the Science Center will be directly in front of you.
Parking
Parking is difficult, so please allow an extra 30-40 minutes to find commercial lots and garages in the area. However, please be advised, on Sundays metered parking is free!
On-street parking is scarce in Cambridge, but there are several public parking lots and garages.
Public Parking Around Harvard Square
As a convenience for our visitors we list below several commercial garages which may offer spaces. None is endorsed by Harvard or by the Admissions Office.
Pilgrim Parking/Church Street
41 Church Street
617-661-5614
Harvard Square Garage
15 Eliot Street
617-354-4168
University Place Garage
124 Mt Auburn Street
617-491-0801
Special Parking Circumstances
The Accessible Education Coordinator and Harvard Parking Services jointly manage all parking policy and parking requests based on disability or medical condition. Should you require such accommodations during your visit to the University, please contact the University Accessible Education coordinator at spetrucc@fas.harvard.edu seven to ten days before your planned visit.
Most Harvard locations are within a few minutes walk from the center of Harvard Square. Our map indicates the most common destinations, including the Admissions and Financial Aid Office. You can also print a map from this location.
