The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
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Time, Life, & Matter: Science in Cambridge
Measuring Difference Online Exhibition
Today, measurement is everywhere. We understand everything around us in inches, degrees, gallons, decibels, and more. Scientific instruments help us record precise measurements of what surrounds us—from land and sea to flora and fauna, human activity and productivity, and even human bodies. We measure what we can touch and see, as well as things we can’t, like stress and pain.
The Harvard IBM Mark I
In July 2021, the Mark I was moved across the Charles River to a new home with\ Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Science.
Explore the Collection
The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments comprises over 20,000 objects, many with associated documentation. In an effort to provide greater access to these important objects and records, Collection staff have implemented a state-of-the-art data management system, including an online component called Waywiser.