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All ancient art museums to visit in Cambridge

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 5 ancient art museums in Cambridge. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Cambridge:

  1. Semitic Museum1

    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.
     4.9
    History & Anthropology History
  3. Arthur M. Sackler Museum2

    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.
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  4. Harvard Art Museums3

    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.
     4.2
    Art & Design ArtHistory & Anthropology History
  5. Fogg Museum4

    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.
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  6. Busch-Reisinger Museum5

    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.
     3.7
    Art & Design Art