Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to enter.
- Time needed
- One to two hours.
- Best time
- Weekdays during the academic year.
- Getting there
- Red Line subway to Harvard station.
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Harvard Yard questions
Is Harvard Yard open to the public?
Generally yes during the day, though Harvard sometimes limits access to ID holders for events or security. Most buildings are closed to visitors.
Are tours of Harvard Yard available?
Free student-led historical tours start from the Harvard Visitor Center in the Smith Campus Center on Massachusetts Avenue.
What buildings should visitors see in Harvard Yard?
Massachusetts Hall from 1720 and Widener Library are key sights.
