The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at the Putnam Gallery
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4.7 (142)Intricate astrolabes, early microscopes, and antique apparatuses trace centuries of scientific discovery at Harvard.
Description
Housed within Harvard University’s Putnam Gallery, the collection gathers devices once relied on for research, teaching, and navigation. Spanning from the medieval period through the modern era, the curated displays track the evolution of science and technology through historic Harvard apparatuses, telescopes, and experimental equipment.
