MIT Media Lab, Boston

#240 among attractions in Boston

Universities and schools, Modernist architecture

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The MIT Media Lab is a research laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, growing out of MIT's Architecture Machine Group in the School of Architecture. Its research does not restrict to fixed academic disciplines, but draws from technology, media, science, art, and design. As of 2014, Media Lab's research groups include neurobiology, biologically inspired fabrication, socially engaging robots, emotive computing, bionics, and hyperinstruments. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°21'40"N, 71°5'12"W

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25 Carleton StreetCambridge (Kendall Square)Boston United States

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MIT Media Lab – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CambridgeSide, Charles River Esplanade, Harvard Bridge, Stata Center.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
17 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
0.5 miSE
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
12 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...
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Harvard Bridge, Boston
11 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...
~1350 ftW
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.
~780 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Galaxy: Earth Sphere, Boston
4 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
MIT Museum, Boston
15 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.
0.5 miNW
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.
0.7 miE
42°21'36"N • 71°4'23"W
Community Boating, Boston
18 min walk • Sailing, Boat rental, Classes and workshops
0.7 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston
19 min walk • The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade in the Back Bay section of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1939–1940, it is one of the city's prominent examples of Art Deco architecture.
~1030 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Sean Collier Memorial, Boston
5 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.
0.5 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to MIT Media Lab?

Nearby attractions include List Visual Arts Center, Boston (2 min walk), Cambridge Center, Boston (4 min walk), Galaxy: Earth Sphere, Boston (4 min walk), Kendall Square, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to MIT Media Lab by public transport?

The nearest stations to MIT Media Lab:

Metro

Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (3 min walk)
Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Bus

84 Massachusetts Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (10 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (23 min walk)
Hynes Convention Center • Lines: B, C, D (23 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (29 min walk)
Lansdowne (30 min walk)