Directions to the Library
The Library is located on the second floor of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. As you face the building, the main museum (exhibits) entrance is the center entrance. The easiest way to the Library is via the entrance to the left. There is handicapped access on the left (north) side of the building.
Parking
Parking may be arranged with Harvard University Parking Operations
Taking the “T”
Upon exiting the “T” station,walk into Harvard Yard to the statue of John Harvard — from here take the path to your left, exit the yard and veer right. The walk takes approximately five minutes. This will take you to the intersection of Kirkland and Oxford Streets, with the impressive Memorial Hall just to your right. The main entrance to the museum is located on 26 Oxford Street.Directions, cont.)
Driving
From the North
If you are coming by car from the north, take route 93 or 1 south toward Boston. Take the exit for Storrow Drive–Cambridge. Follow Storrow Drive west for approximately 4 miles. After approximately 2 miles Storrow Drive becomes Soldiers Field road. You will not notice any change. Stay in the right hand lane in order to avoid the many left hand exits off Storrow Drive until you reach the exit marked Harvard Square/Cambridge. Take the exit and go over the Charles River to the set of lights at Memorial Drive. Go straight ahead on JFK Street. You will pass through Harvard Square–Nini’s Corner and The Coop are on the left–Out of Town News and the “T” stop will be on your right. Stay to the left of the fork and get into the right hand lane. This will take you to Massachusetts Ave. Go approximately 0.2 tenths of a mile past the Harvard Law School to Everett Street. Turn right and go to the next set of lights at Oxford Street. The entrance to the Oxford St. garage will be straight ahead, and street parking is to your right.
From the South
Take route 3 (South East Expressway) north and follow the above directions for Storrow Drive West.
From the West
Take Route 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) east. Get off the Cambridge/Allston exit and follow signs for Cambridge bearing to the right. As you come off the Turnpike exit, a 10 story hotel is on your right. Begin to move to the left lane as you pass the hotel. There is a traffic light at the corner of the hotel. Go through this light, but be prepared to make a left, before the bridge. Do not cross over the bridge. You will be on an entrance ramp leading onto Storrow Drive with very rapid traffic. Follow Storrow Drive approximately 1/2 mile to the Harvard Square/Cambridge exit on your right. Follow the directions given for coming from the north starting with “….Take the exit and go over the Charles River.”