Mugar Memorial Library, Boston

Name: Mugar Memorial Library
Address: Boston University, Boston, 02215, United States
Telephone: +1 617-353-3696

#516 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Mugar Memorial Library is the primary library for study, teaching, and research in the humanities and social sciences for Boston University. It was opened in 1966. Stephen P. Mugar, an Armenian immigrant who was successful in the grocery business, provided the naming gift to commemorate his parents. Mugar's entrance carries an inscription from Stephen honoring his parents. ()

Established: 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'4"N, 71°6'29"W

Address

Boston UniversityFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston 02215 United States

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+1 617-353-3696

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Day trips

Mugar Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Agganis Arena, Paradise Rock Club.

0.6 miSE
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
17 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
0.6 miSE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
11 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
16 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
~890 ftNW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1680 ftSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
9 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
11 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.
~870 ftNW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~980 ftE
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
5 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
~1380 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
7 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.
0.5 miNW
Park
Charles River Reservation, Boston
14 min walk • The Charles River Reservation is a 17-mile-long urban preserve and public recreation area located along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, and Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mugar Memorial Library open?

Mugar Memorial Library is open:

Monday 7 am - 2 am
Tuesday 7 am - 2 am
Wednesday 7 am - 2 am
Thursday 7 am - 2 am
Friday 7 am - 11 pm
Saturday 8 am - 11 pm
Sunday 7 am - 2 am

Which popular attractions are close to Mugar Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include George Sherman Union, Boston (2 min walk), Marsh Chapel, Boston (3 min walk), Judson B. Coit Observatory, Boston (4 min walk), Peter Fuller Building, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Mugar Memorial Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mugar Memorial Library:

Bus

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd • Lines: 47, 57 (2 min walk)
Commonwealth Ave @ St Marys St • Lines: 57 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Boston University Central • Lines: B (2 min walk)
Amory Street • Lines: B (9 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (13 min walk)
Ruggles (36 min walk)

Metro

Central Square • Lines: Red (26 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (35 min walk)