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MIT List Visual Arts Center

DesignArtClosed · Opens 12pmFreeKendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line)

El MIT List Visual Arts Center es el museo de arte contemporáneo del Massachusetts Institute of Technology, situado en el nivel del atrio del Wiesner Building (E15), diseñado por I. M. Pei en el extremo oriental del campus, en Kendall Square, Cambridge. Presenta entre seis y nueve exposiciones temporales al año en unos 550 metros cuadrados de galerías, donde conviven artistas contemporáneos consagrados y emergentes junto a proyectos comisionados. El List también custodia la colección de arte público del MIT —más de 3000 obras, con esculturas de creadores como Alexander Calder y Henry Moore emplazadas por todo el campus— y gestiona iniciativas como el Student Lending Art Program y el programa de comisiones Percent-for-Art. Fundado en 1950 como Hayden Gallery, se trasladó al Wiesner Building y adoptó su nombre actual en 1985. La entrada es gratuita.

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Wiesner Building, 20 Ames Street, Bldg. E15-109, Atrium level, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

Nearest station: Kendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue12:00–18:00
Wed12:00–19:00
Thu12:00–19:00
Fri12:00–18:00
SatToday12:00–18:00
Sun12:00–18:00

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Free

Free and open to all. Most public programmes, tours and hands-on workshops are also free.

Nearby

MIT Museum

Design2 min walk

Gibson House Museum

Architecture16 min walk

Museum of Science, Boston

Children19 min walk

Massachusetts Historical Society

Local HistoryFree20 min walk

Visitor Information

Is MIT List Visual Arts Center free to visit?
Yes, general admission to MIT List Visual Arts Center is free. Free and open to all. Most public programmes, tours and hands-on workshops are also free.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of MIT List Visual Arts Center?
MIT List Visual Arts Center is open Tue 12:00–18:00; Wed–Thu 12:00–19:00; Fri–Sun 12:00–18:00. Closed Mondays. Admission is always free. The official site listed no dated holiday or installation closures when checked on 10 Sep 2026, so check listart.mit.edu/visit before travelling around MIT holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MIT List Visual Arts Center?
MIT List Visual Arts Center is located at Wiesner Building, 20 Ames Street, Bldg. E15-109, Atrium level, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States, in the Kendall Square, Cambridge area of Boston. The nearest station is Kendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line).
What can I see at MIT List Visual Arts Center?
El museo gratuito de arte contemporáneo del MIT, ubicado en el Wiesner Building de I. M. Pei, complementado por una colección de arte público distribuida por todo el campus. Current highlights include Uri Aran, Hao Jingban, List Projects 35: Pap Souleye Fall.
Do I need to book MIT List Visual Arts Center in advance?
MIT List Visual Arts Center is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free and open to all. Most public programmes, tours and hands-on workshops are also free.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit MIT List Visual Arts Center?
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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