Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
Rowland Institute for Science
Rowland Institute for Science is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Rowland Institute for Science
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About this museum
What is Rowland Institute for Science?
The Rowland Institute at Harvard, formerly the Rowland Institute for Science, was founded by Edwin H. Land, the founder of Polaroid Corporation, as a nonprofit, privately endowed basic research organization in 1980. The institute merged with Harvard University on July 1, 2002. The Rowland Institute is dedicated to experimental science across a wide range of disciplines. Research subjects at the institute includes chemistry, physics and biology, and focus on interdisciplinary work and the development of new experimental tools. It was originally located on the Charles River near Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a few miles away from the main campus of Harvard. In 2024, the institute moved to Harvard's main campus, to a newly renovated building at 60 Oxford Street, in shared space with the Harvard Quantum Initiative.
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Museum details
- Name
- Rowland Institute for Science
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8402500066
- Coordinates
- 42.36138, -71.08173
What kind of museum is Rowland Institute for Science?
Rowland Institute for Science is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →
Where is Rowland Institute for Science located?
Rowland Institute for Science is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36138, -71.08173. See the map above.
Does Rowland Institute for Science have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.rowland.harvard.edu. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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