Parking Near Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge
Where Can I Park for Museum of Comparative Zoology?
Harvard University's Broadway Garage at 7 Felton Street is the nearest recommended official facility, with limited parking and permits purchased online through Harvard Campus Services. Published permits range from $11 to $22. Nearby alternatives include covered valet parking at 73 Bennett Street for $14 a day and a Cambridge lot charging $2.25 an hour.
- Address
- 26 Oxford Street
- Closest listed space
- Private Parking space in Somerville MA near Porter / Harvard Sq., 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Harvard station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Cambridge
Museum of Comparative Zoology, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Broadway Garage for Museum of Comparative Zoology Visits
The nearest recommended official facility is Harvard University's Broadway Garage at 7 Felton Street. Limited parking is available there, and permits must be purchased online through the Harvard Campus Services system (Harvard Magazine). The garage is a practical choice for drivers who prefer a university-operated facility near the site rather than searching residential streets.
Harvard Art Museums lists Broadway Garage permits ranging from $11 to $22, with online purchase required through Harvard Campus Services (Harvard Art Museums). The published information identifies the garage and permit system, while the nearby Parksy spaces provide alternatives for drivers who need a bookable space closer to their route.
Oxford Street Parking Pressure Around MCZ
The site is at 26 Oxford Street in Cambridge, 0.6 mi from Cambridge center. Its setting near Harvard means street parking can become difficult during busy university and visitor periods, particularly when nearby destinations are drawing drivers at the same time.
Drivers using surrounding streets should treat posted restrictions and curb controls as decisive. Parking conditions can change from one block to the next around Oxford Street, so a legal space is not guaranteed simply because a vehicle spot appears open. Broadway Garage is at 7 Felton Street, giving visitors a named off-street option when curb parking is inconvenient (Harvard Magazine).
Named Alternatives Near the Cambridge Museum
Harvard University's Broadway Garage at 7 Felton Street is the principal named alternative identified near the site, with limited parking and permits purchased online through Harvard Campus Services (Harvard Magazine). Harvard Art Museums also describes Broadway Garage permits as ranging from $11 to $22 (Harvard Art Museums).
The Broadway Garage option is especially useful for visitors who want an organized university facility rather than relying on a curb space. Its permit arrangement means the purchase step needs to be handled online before arrival, rather than assumed to be available as a casual pay-on-entry space (Harvard Magazine).
Parksy Spaces Within 0.6 Mi of MCZ
A convenient 24/7 lighted space in Somerville is 0.5 mi away and costs $160 a month.
For shorter visits, covered valet parking at 73 Bennett Street is 0.5 mi away for $14 a day. Covered parking at 45 University Road is 0.6 mi away for $8 a day, while a Cambridge parking lot 0.6 mi away charges $2.25 an hour. These options span weekly, monthly, daily, and hourly stays.
Harvard Station and Walking to MCZ
Harvard station is the nearest rail stop, 0.4 mi from the site and an 8-minute walk away. The station provides the clearest transit alternative for visitors who would rather avoid the limited parking at Harvard University's Broadway Garage and the pressure of nearby Cambridge streets.
From Harvard station, allow the stated 8-minute walk to reach 26 Oxford Street. Cambridge center is 0.6 mi from the site, so visitors starting in the center can also compare a walk or rail journey with the cost and availability of off-street parking.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Museum of Comparative Zoology?
Harvard University's Broadway Garage at 7 Felton Street is the nearest recommended official facility, with limited parking and permits purchased online through Harvard Campus Services. Published permits range from $11 to $22. Nearby alternatives include covered valet parking at 73 Bennett Street for $14 a day and a Cambridge lot charging $2.25 an hour.
Is Parking Difficult Near the Museum?
Street parking around Oxford Street can become difficult during busy university and visitor periods. Posted restrictions and curb controls determine whether a space is legal, and conditions can change from one block to the next. An open vehicle spot does not guarantee that parking is allowed, so the garage provides an off-street alternative.
How Do I Use Broadway Garage?
Broadway Garage is at 7 Felton Street and has limited parking. Permits must be purchased online through the Harvard Campus Services system before arrival. Harvard Art Museums lists Broadway Garage permits ranging from $11 to $22, so it should not be assumed to operate as a casual pay-on-entry facility.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
Nearby bookable options include a 24/7 lighted space in Somerville 0.5 mi away for $160 a month, covered valet parking at 73 Bennett Street 0.5 mi away for $14 a day, and covered parking at 45 University Road 0.6 mi away for $8 a day. A Cambridge lot 0.6 mi away charges $2.25 an hour.
What Is the Closest Transit Option?
Harvard station is the nearest rail stop, 0.4 mi from the site, with an 8-minute walk to 26 Oxford Street. It is an alternative for visitors who would rather avoid limited parking at Broadway Garage and pressure on surrounding Cambridge streets. Cambridge center is 0.6 mi from the site.
Can I Find Short- or Long-Term Parking Nearby?
The nearby options cover several stay lengths. A secure private space in Cambridge is $70 a week and 0.4 mi away, while a private Somerville space near Porter / Harvard Sq. is $150 a month and 0.4 mi away.
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