All free museums and attractions to visit in Cambridge

Cambridge (Massachusetts) has a lot to offer for you culturally, even if you're on a budget, including free museums, free activities and free attractions. 10 museums and attractions in Cambridge can be visited without charge.

Are you looking for free things to do in Cambridge? These are the best places to visit:

  1. The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments1

    The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

     Cambridge, MA
  2. Semitic Museum2

    Semitic Museum

     Cambridge, MA
    The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, formerly known as the Harvard Semitic Museum, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1889. It moved to its current location at 6 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1903. This museum is a significant part of the city's cultural landscape and offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the Ancient Near East.
  3. Arthur M. Sackler Museum3

    Arthur M. Sackler Museum

     Cambridge, MA
    The museum consists of the Fogg Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. It displays wide range of art including American and European paintings, postwar contemporary art from German-speaking Europe, Greek and Roman sculptures and many more.
  4. List Visual Arts Center4

    List Visual Arts Center

     Cambridge, MA
    The LVAC is internationally recognized for the 6 to 9 temporary exhibitions it presents each year in its 6,000-square-foot galleries. These exhibitions are open to the general public and admission is free. In addition to the exhibitions, the LVAC also sponsors most events, including family-friendly hands-on art workshops.
  5. Harvard Art Museums5

    Harvard Art Museums

     Cambridge, MA
    The Harvard Art Museums, located within the prestigious Harvard University, comprise three distinct museums. These include the Fogg Museum, which was established in 1895 and is known for its collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present; the Busch-Reisinger Museum, founded in 1903 and the only museum in North America dedicated to the study of art from the German-speaking countries of Central and Northern Europe; and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, established in 1985, which houses collections of ancient, Islamic, Asian, and later Indian art.
  6. Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters6

    Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters

     Cambridge, MA
  7. Fogg Museum7

    Fogg Museum

     Cambridge, MA
    The Harvard Art Museums, which are part of Harvard University, comprise three museums: the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The Fogg Museum, founded in 1895, is the oldest of the three and has a rich history. The Busch-Reisinger Museum, established in 1903, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, founded in 1985, also contribute to the diverse collection of the Harvard Art Museums.
  8. Carpenter Center For the Visual Arts8

    Carpenter Center For the Visual Arts

     Cambridge, MA
    The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts is a significant architectural landmark in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier and completed in 1963. The building is located within the campus of Harvard University and is the only building by Le Corbusier in the United States. This makes it a unique destination for those interested in architecture and visual arts.
  9. Hart Nautical Gallery9

    Hart Nautical Gallery

     Cambridge, MA
    The Hart Nautical Gallery is located within the MIT Museum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. This gallery is a part of the larger museum and offers a unique perspective on nautical history and design.
  10. Busch-Reisinger Museum10

    Busch-Reisinger Museum

     Cambridge, MA
    The Harvard Art Museums, located within Harvard University, consist of three distinct museums. These include the Fogg Museum, which was established in 1895, the Busch Reisinger Museum, established in 1903, and the Arthur M Sackler Museum, which was founded in 1985. Each museum offers a unique collection and focus, providing a diverse and comprehensive exploration of art history.