MIT Science Fiction Society, Boston

Name: MIT Science Fiction Society
Address: Boston, United States

#638 among attractions in Boston

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The MIT Science Fiction Society of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a student organization which maintains and administers a large publicly accessible library of science fiction, fantasy, and science fantasy books and magazines. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'33"N, 71°5'40"W

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Cambridge (MIT)Boston United States

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MIT Science Fiction Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSE
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
17 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...
~920 ftSE
Bridge
Harvard Bridge, Boston
5 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...
~1270 ftNE
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.
~1380 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
MIT Museum, Boston
7 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 miW
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
14 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
13 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.
~1630 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Sean Collier Memorial, Boston
8 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.
~550 ftW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
3 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.
~1940 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
List Visual Arts Center, Boston
10 min walk • Established in 1950, the List Visual Arts Center is the contemporary art museum of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
0.8 miSW
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
21 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.
~1460 ftE
Library
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries, Boston
8 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 MIT Science Fiction Society?

Nearby attractions include MIT Chapel, Boston (1 min walk), Campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston (2 min walk), Kresge Auditorium, Boston (3 min walk), Francis Russell Hart Nautical Museum, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to MIT Science Fiction Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to MIT Science Fiction Society:

Bus

84 Massachusetts Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (2 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Central Square • Lines: Red (17 min walk)

Light rail

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

Train

Lansdowne (22 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (33 min walk)