Our Campus

The Harvard Medical School campus is situated in the center of the Longwood Medical Area, located in the historic Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston.

Surrounded by several of its world-renowned affiliated hospitals and research institutions, the HMS Quadrangle (“the Quad”) is home to 11 basic and social science departments. A center of teaching, research, and learning for nearly 12,000 faculty and more than 11,000 students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows, HMS is located on a campus separate from the main Harvard University complex across the Charles River in Cambridge.

Campus Tour

Take a virtual tour of Harvard Medical School’s Longwood campus.

Map and Directions

Harvard Medical School is located at the Longwood campus of Harvard University.

Housing and Dining

Explore options for on-campus, off-campus, and temporary housing, as well as dining options on the Quad.

Transportation, Parking, and Other Commuting Resources

Find information on parking, public transportation, and biking. Visit Harvard Transportation for additional information.

Campus Use Rules

Guidance for the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine communities.