One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River . The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth an explore.

An international learned society comprising leading scientists, scholars, artists, business people, and public leaders. The five-acre grounds of the Academy are open during daylight hours.

Collection of materials focused on the history of women in the United States. The library is also home to an extensive culinary collection and the Radcliffe Archives.