Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History
How to get from Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Alewife2 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at HarvardThe stop after Central
- Walk about 12 min to Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryUse the Church St, Harvard Yard exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 6 min, through Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 12 min to Harvard Museum of Natural History. Use the Church St, Harvard Yard exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:55 am | 1:27 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 2:26 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Saturday | 4:51 am | 2:22 am | Every 6 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 am | 1:22 am | Every 6 min | About 18 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Kendall/MIT, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:27 am and gets to Harvard Museum of Natural History around 1:48 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:26 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:22 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:22 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Central. The next stop is Harvard. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Harvard Museum of Natural History is on Oxford Street, north of Harvard Yard.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Kendall/MIT and Harvard) as accessible. Kendall/MIT has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History?
About 18 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Harvard Museum of Natural History?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:27 am and gets to Harvard Museum of Natural History around 1:48 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:26 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:22 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:22 am.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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