Brandeis University, Waltham

Name: Brandeis University
Address: 415 South St, Waltham, 02453, United States

#14 among attractions in Waltham

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Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University. The university is named after Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'58"N, 71°15'31"W

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415 South StWaltham (West End)Waltham 02453 United States

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Day trips

Brandeis University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rose Art Museum, Mount Feake Cemetery, Norumbega Tower, Usen Castle.

~1090 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Rose Art Museum, Waltham
6 min walk • The Rose Art Museum is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Waltham, Massachusetts, offering a tranquil retreat for art lovers and casual visitors alike. This esteemed institution is located on the campus of Brandeis University and is renowned for its impressive...
0.5 miE
Cemetery
Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham
14 min walk • Mount Feake Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 203 Prospect Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.
0.9 miS
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Norumbega Tower, Weston
23 min walk • The Norumbega Tower is a stone tower erected by Eben Norton Horsford in 1889 to mark the supposed location of Fort Norumbega, a legendary Norse fort and city. It is located in Weston, Massachusetts at the confluence of Stony Brook and the Charles River.
~890 ftNE
Forts and castles
Usen Castle, Waltham
5 min walk • The Castle, also known as Usen Castle, is a historic building at 415 South Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Medieval style structure, built in the style of a Norman castle in 1928, stands on the campus of Brandeis University, where it served as a dormitory until 2017.
0.8 miS
Greek Revival architecture
House at 31 Woodbine Street, Newton
21 min walk • The House at 31 Woodbine Street is a historical house situated at 31 Woodbine Street in Newton, Massachusetts.
~1120 ftS
Neighbourhood
Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Waltham
6 min walk • Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University.
~1200 ftN
Neighbourhood
Rabb Graduate Center, Waltham
6 min walk • The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States was established in 1953 on a 235-acre suburban campus, located 9 miles outside of Boston, and is one of four graduate schools on campus.
~1110 ftS
Georgian architecture
Samuel Harrington House, Waltham
6 min walk • The Samuel Harrington House is a historic house on Old South Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. Now on the campus of Brandeis University, it houses the Rabb School of Continuing Studies.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood, Romanesque revival architecture
American Waltham Watch Company Historic District, Waltham
19 min walk • The American Waltham Watch Company Historic District encompasses the former factory of the Waltham Watch Company, the leading American watch manufacturer of the 19th century and the city's largest employer.
0.9 miE
Georgian architecture
Fuller–Bemis House, Waltham
23 min walk • The Fuller–Bemis House is a historic house at 41–43 Cherry Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1776, and is one of Waltham's few 18th century houses. It was built when the south side, where it is located, was still part of Newton.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District, Waltham
24 min walk • The Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District is a residential historic district at 128–144 Charles Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brandeis University?

Nearby attractions include Usen Castle, Waltham (5 min walk), Rose Art Museum, Waltham (6 min walk), Samuel Harrington House, Waltham (6 min walk), Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Waltham (6 min walk).

How to get to Brandeis University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brandeis University:

Train

Brandeis/Roberts (8 min walk)
Waltham (34 min walk)