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Museums & History| Official Website: MIT Museum Location: 265 Massachusetts Ave. Bildg. N52, Cambridge, MA map Phone:617-253-4444 Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults Cost: $ |
Others to Consider: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Quincy Market, Boston State House, National Heritage Museum, Concord MuseumHome to world renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, and nautical engineering, the museum has both permanent and temporary exhibits as well as an array of public programs. MIT Museum is a showcase for MIT innovation — past, present, and future.
Ever see a woman turn into a tiger? A chair explode and reassemble itself? Your own shadow freeze? The museum's main exhibition center features a host of science and technology exhibitions, including Holography: The Light Fantastic, and Thinkapalooza.
View Family Programs Schedule.
Holography: The Light Fantastic
This selection of holograms, the world's largest, illustrates the many artistic and scientific facets of the medium.
Thinkapalooza
This interactive zone allows high tech adventurers of all ages to explore fascinating hands-on innovations.
Don't miss 'Robots and Beyond' exhibit, a multimedia excursion into the world of artificial intelligence. And be sure to keep up with all the programs at MIT Museum, View the complete events calendar.
Main Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm;
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm;
closed Mondays and holidays
Admission:
General Admission: $5;
Senior Citizens: $2;
Students with ID: $2;
Youths (5-18): $2;
Free with MIT I.D.
Free the third Sunday of each month
Compton Gallery, located in Building 10, is open Monday–Friday 9:30–5. Admission is free.
Hart Nautical Gallery, located at 55 Massachusetts Avenue, is open Monday–Sunday 9–8. Admission is free.
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