Visit Harvard
Tour our historic campus, explore our expansive collections, and learn about our cutting-edge scholarship.

The Harvard University Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Harvard University Visitor Center
Harvard University established the Visitor Center in 1962 as the front door to the University, where students greet visitors from all over the world, answer questions about campus, and provide official tours of Harvard.
Have questions? Email visitor_center@harvard.edu
Tours
Historical places, hidden gems, iconic figures, famous traditions, and world-changing scholarship can be found on the official Harvard tours.
Historical Tour of Harvard
The free, student-led public walking tour through Harvard Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the student experience.
Visit Harvard mobile app
This free mobile app features a self-guided walking tour through Harvard Yard that highlights the history behind iconic buildings, traditions, alumni and more.
Explore on your own
Turn virtually any corner at Harvard and you’ll find something that leaves you feeling inspired. Explore the places, ideas, artifacts, and moments that make us who we are.
Places we love
Harvard community members share their favorite places on campus.
Find an event
Harvard offers many on-campus and online events open to the public.
Castaway: The Afterlife of Plastic
Castaway: The Afterlife of Plastic
Lunchtime Organ Recital
Lunchtime Organ Recital
Gallery Talk: Wilhelm Lehmbruck’s Head of a Thinker
Gallery Talk: Wilhelm Lehmbruck’s Head of a Thinker
Maps and directions
Whether traveling by car, bus, train, or foot, there are plenty of ways to get to Harvard. Find your best option.