MIT Museum

The MIT Museum is a science and technology museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, displaying collections of holography, robotics, maritime history, and technological artifacts. The exhibition spaces show objects from research and development that cover a range of fields and periods.

The museum was founded in 1971 and initially occupied various spaces on the MIT campus. In 2022, it relocated to a new building in Kendall Square, making it more accessible to the public.

The museum demonstrates how technology and science shape everyday life and human thinking. Visitors can explore exhibits that show the relationship between discovery and real-world impact.

The location is easy to reach by public transportation and sits in an active neighborhood with shops and cafes nearby. The building is fully accessible, and visitors can navigate freely through all galleries.

The museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of holography works, documenting the development of this specialized imaging technique. These pieces reveal both the artistic and scientific dimensions of the technology.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1971

Part of: campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Address: Gambrill Center, 314 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Phone: +16172535927

Website: https://mitmuseum.mit.edu

GPS coordinates: 42.36198,-71.08642

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32