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MIT Museum

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The MIT Museum is the public face of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, holding roughly 1.5 million objects drawn from the Institute's laboratories, workshops and archives. In October 2022 it reopened in a purpose-built 56,000-square-foot home at 314 Main Street in Kendall Square, spreading interactive galleries across the first three floors of the Gambrill Center. Highlights include robotics and artificial intelligence, Arthur Ganson's hand-cranked kinetic sculptures, and the largest holography collection in the world, alongside ship models, scientific instruments and MIT's own history. Rotating thematic seasons — TIME in 2025-26, OCEANS from September 2026 — bring in newly commissioned art and research-led temporary shows.

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Getting there

314 Main Street, Gambrill Center (Building E28), Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Nearest station: Kendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $20

Seniors (65+) $15; college students with ID $10; youth 6-18 $10; children 5 and under free; family ticket (2 adults + 2 youth) $55. Free for MIT students, faculty, staff and alumni with ID plus one guest, and for Cambridge residents with proof of address via the free Cambridge Resident Membership. Occasional free admission days such as the Cambridge Science Carnival.

Nearby

MIT List Visual Arts Center

ArtFree2 min walk

Gibson House Museum

Architecture16 min walk

Museum of Science, Boston

Science17 min walk

Nichols House Museum

History21 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MIT Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to MIT Museum is $20. Seniors (65+) $15; college students with ID $10; youth 6-18 $10; children 5 and under free; family ticket (2 adults + 2 youth) $55. Free for MIT students, faculty, staff and alumni with ID plus one guest, and for Cambridge residents with proof of address via the free Cambridge Resident Membership. Occasional free admission days such as the Cambridge Science Carnival.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MIT Museum?
MIT Museum is open Open daily 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day (4 July), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; closes early at 15:00 on New Year's Eve.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MIT Museum?
MIT Museum is located at 314 Main Street, Gambrill Center (Building E28), Cambridge, MA 02142, USA, in the Kendall Square, Cambridge area of Boston. The nearest station is Kendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line).
What can I see at MIT Museum?
MIT turned inside out: crank-powered kinetic machines, AI you can argue with, and the world's largest hologram collection. Current highlights include Essential MIT, AI: Mind the Gap, MIT Collects.
Do I need to book MIT Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit MIT Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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