Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston

#376 among attractions in Boston

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has since played a key role in the development of modern technology and science, ranking it among the top academic institutions in the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'30"N, 71°5'36"W

Address

77 Massachusetts Avenue 56-180Cambridge (MIT)Boston United States

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+1 617-253-4795

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles River Esplanade, Harvard Bridge, Stata Center, Galaxy: Earth Sphere.

0.6 miSE
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
15 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a lush urban oasis that offers city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling streets. This picturesque park stretches for three miles along the river, providing...
~500 ftS
Bridge
Harvard Bridge, Boston
3 min walk • Spanning the Charles River and connecting the cities of Boston and Cambridge, the Harvard Bridge is an integral part of the area's infrastructure and a historic landmark in its own right. The bridge, which carries Massachusetts Avenue across the river, is a vital link...
~1400 ftN
Architecture
Stata Center, Boston
7 min walk • The Ray and Maria Stata Center or Building 32 is a 430,000-square-foot academic complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The building opened for initial occupancy on March 16, 2004.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Galaxy: Earth Sphere, Boston
14 min walk • Galaxy: Earth Sphere is a 1989 fountain and sculpture by Joe Davis, installed in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The artwork was designed to emit streams of low-temperature steam from time to time, but the pipes sourcing this emission have been broken for some time.
~1820 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
MIT Museum, Boston
9 min walk • The MIT Museum, founded in 1971, is located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It hosts collections of holography, technology-related artworks, artificial intelligence, architecture, robotics, maritime history, and the history of MIT.
0.6 miW
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
15 min walk • Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775.
0.5 miN
Park
Greene-Rose Heritage Park, Boston
14 min walk • Greene-Rose Heritage Park is a park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 2008, the park is located along Harvard Street, near the intersection with Moore Street. It has a playground and tennis courts.
~1690 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Sean Collier Memorial, Boston
9 min walk • The Sean Collier Memorial is a large abstract environmental sculpture located on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~850 ftW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
5 min walk • The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002. It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center.
~1800 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
List Visual Arts Center, Boston
9 min walk • Established in 1950, the List Visual Arts Center is the contemporary art museum of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
~1210 ftE
Library
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries, Boston
6 min walk • The library system of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology covers all five academic schools comprising the university.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Nearby attractions include Francis Russell Hart Nautical Museum, Boston (1 min walk), Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Science, Boston (1 min walk), Campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston (2 min walk), MIT Chapel, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Massachusetts Institute of Technology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Institute of Technology:

Bus

84 Massachusetts Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (1 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Central Square • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Light rail

Kenmore • Lines: B, C, D (17 min walk)
Blandford Street • Lines: B (19 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (21 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (31 min walk)