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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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The museum's first director, Louis Agassiz, was a contemporary of Charles Darwin and a prominent critic of his theory of evolution.
The museum houses the famous Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, which includes over 4,000 models created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka.
The Museum of Comparative Zoology holds over 21 million specimens, including a significant number of fossils that provide insights into the history of life on Earth.
The museum is a leading institution in the study of biodiversity and conservation, contributing valuable research on species and ecosystems worldwide.
The Museum of Comparative Zoology is one of the four museums that make up the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, offering a wide range of exhibits and educational programs.
The museum building, designed by architect William G. Preston, reflects the Romanesque Revival style and was completed in 1859.
