# The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at the Putnam Gallery > Small gallery showcases historical scientific instruments covering surveying, timekeeping, acoustics, and planetary movement. Quiet atmosphere suits science enthusiasts and engineers, with many artifacts displayed openly without glass. Modern building features pretty fountains and offers a beautiful rooftop view. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheCollectionOfHistoricalScientificInstrumentsAtThePutnamGallery - Address: 1 Oxford St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Phone: +16174952779 - Website: https://chsi.harvard.edu/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Museums — 10/10 ## What people say - "The museum's collection of scientific instruments is fascinating to explore." - "I found the collection of old computers really interesting." - "The collection of old computers is super cool to see up close." ## Good to know - The entrance is not at the main building; access is through the side. - The museum is free to enter, making it an affordable visit. - Visitors can complete the tour in about 30 minutes. - Be cautious with young children as some instruments are not behind glass. - The collection features unique scientific instruments from various fields. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.