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Through the instruments that make up the Collection, its library of often one-of-a-kind source material, and the knowledge of our seasoned curatorial staff, the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments is a resource that can make for rich research experiences. Over the years, scholars and students in medicine, the natural and physical sciences, work and industry, political history, home and community life, culture, design, and technology have utilized the CHSI in ways that have fostered exceptionally creative exploration in their respective fields.



 

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Academic faculty, students, and museum professionals are highly encouraged to fill in the [**online inquiry form**](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9CL6b2hFBUGtQy461HJpV99F3mo1IqxPvLPteTYKY6dURVlZRjJPMDM3T0xIQTQ5QzlXNzBIMjZXWi4u&route=shorturl) provided on our website. The CHSI’s Curator or Executive Director will get back to you promptly. It is also recommended to first take a look at our online database, [**Waywiser**](https://chsi.emuseum.com/collections), before requesting information about specific instruments. Arrangements for class visits or to study the instruments on site are possible and are made on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome all researchers and classes, whether from Harvard or other Universities. Our collection is also open to artists and indpendent researchers. If you have a need to access and use our holdings, we'll do our best to provide access.