We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 81 Cambridge Attractions »

MIT Museum

265 Massachusetts Ave, MIT Bldg N52, Cambridge, MA 02139
617 253 4444
Ranked #1 of 21 shopping in Cambridge
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Museums, Science Museums, Art Galleries
Traveler Description: The MIT Museum is a place that explores invention, ideas, and innovation. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children
Update attraction details
Write a Review

54 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    19
    17
    14
    4
    0
Date Rating
Boston, Massachusetts
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

If you are in Cambridge, definitely try to stop by here. For the money it is great fun and they have an awesome exhibit on the history of MIT (my facorite part) More

Was this review helpful? Yes
NJ
Top Contributor
227 reviews 227 reviews
Reviews in 71 cities Reviews in 71 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The fact that I had no idea what some of the exhibits were about does not detract from the educational importance of this place. Some hotels in the area provide free entry tickets. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by LWL3333 for Cambridge
Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

It was the snowiest winter on record and this museum was a perfect way to spend a morning. It is small and has great interactive exhibits that are particularly good for young boys (video games, moving sculptures, etc). I used a coupon so it was affordable and the kids loved the gift shop. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Diane S for Cambridge
ny
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Free tkts through Le Meridien hotel in Cambridge, but would have been worth paying for. It takes about an hour to go through one large floor. The exhibits are interesting, and something you won't find anywhere else. I would recommend if you are in the Cambridge area. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

It's a good museum, where you can see what MIT stands for, and get acquainted with contemporary science and art. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
MA
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We spent spring vacation in Boston and were looking for something our teenage boys might enjoy (13 & 15) we found two great places that they loved - the MIT Museum with it's robotic & hologram exhibitions and the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library. Both were on the same street - one in Cambridge and the other in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Virginia
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We booked the tour of this museum as part of out Upper Deck trolley tour. After being dropped off in Cambridge by our helpful tour bus driver Tommy, we took the self tour. The museum is full of robotics and technology achievements by MIT alum. If you're not into technology, then this might not be the tour for you. We... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Manhasset, New York
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

My sons, ages 11, 13 and 15 were looking forward to seeing the robot exhibit. It was a bit of a disappointment. There were some robots and robot parts on display that seemed very antiquated and "prehistoric". It may have been more interesting to see them in motion. There were some films being shown that seemed very old and difficult... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Westbrook, Maine
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Sorry to say we got lost--I had programmed my GPS for Massachusetts Avenue-Boston-instead of Cambridge. Fortunately it was just 5 minutes or so away, but we got there around 4:30 on a Friday and they close at 5. Short video, robots, holographs, devices using gears, some hands-on. Worth a visit but allow about an hour. I was lucky to find... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

this is a really cool place, you should totally go. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed MIT Museum also viewed

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Harvard Square
4 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Cambridge, MA
 
Harvard Museum of Natural History
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Cambridge, MA
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
4.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Cambridge, MA
 

Been to MIT Museum? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage MIT Museum, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »