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MIT Museum

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O MIT Museum é a vitrine pública do Massachusetts Institute of Technology, reunindo cerca de 1,5 milhão de objetos oriundos dos laboratórios, oficinas e arquivos do instituto. Em outubro de 2022, o museu reabriu em um edifício projetado sob medida com mais de 5.000 metros quadrados no número 314 da Main Street, em Kendall Square, distribuindo galerias interativas pelos três primeiros andares do Gambrill Center. Entre os destaques estão áreas dedicadas à robótica e à inteligência artificial, as esculturas cinéticas acionadas por manivela de Arthur Ganson e a maior coleção de holografia do planeta, além de modelos navais, instrumentos científicos e a memória histórica do próprio MIT. Temporadas temáticas rotativas — como TIME em 2025–26 e OCEANS a partir de setembro de 2026 — trazem obras de arte inéditas comissionadas e exposições temporárias orientadas pela pesquisa de ponta.

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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
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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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.

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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?
O MIT visto por dentro: máquinas cinéticas a manivela, sistemas de inteligência artificial com os quais é possível debater e a maior coleção de hologramas do mundo. Current highlights include O Essencial do MIT (Essential MIT), IA: Cuidado com a Distância (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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