MIT Museum

Massachusetts Institute of Technology / MIT Museum
Building N51 265 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Open Daily 10am – 5pm / Closed Major Holidays

Check the Museum Calendar for great events, talks, and demonstrations!
Enjoy free activities every second Friday of the month from 5 - 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10, 5-8 p.m. Spacewar! Turns 50

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Exhibitions & Programs

Exhibitions Programs

The Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery features Sampling MIT, an innovative gallery showcasing some of MIT's current research, while the second floor galleries exhibit the history of artificial intelligence at MIT, holograms, and Arthur Ganson's beloved kinetic sculptures. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the many interactive programs and demonstrations that take place throughout the year - including every second Friday of the month from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. when the Museum offers free admission.

Visitors to Second Friday

MIT students and researchers often participate in Second Friday free activities.

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Cambridge Science Festival
Presented by the MIT Museum
April 20 - 29, 2012

Experience ten jam-packed days showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science, technology, engineering and math. New programs at the MIT Museum include Free Friday on opening day, Culinary Chemistry weekdays at lunchtime, and Science for Sinners. Have fun!

Multimedia

The MIT Museum: Ideas in the Making

Featured videos

Preview your visit to the MIT Museum by watching these short movies:
Ideas in the Making: 5 mins. Commonwealth Culture: 3 mins.

Watch the popular Soap Box talks online

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MIT 150 Exhibition

MIT 150 Exhibition
Closed December 31, 2011

The exhibition's website celebrates the history of MIT–the spirit, the people, and the innovations that created some of the nation's most important technological and scientific achievements.