Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries, Boston

#232 among attractions in Boston

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The library system of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology covers all five academic schools comprising the university. The print and multimedia collections of the MIT Libraries include more than 5 million items, with over 3 million volumes of print material, 17,000 journal and other serial subscriptions, 478 online databases, over 55,000 electronic journal titles licensed for access, and over 2.8 million items in collections of microforms, maps, images, musical scores, sound recordings, and videotapes. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'34"N, 71°5'20"W

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Cambridge (MIT)Boston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Comics, Harvard Bridge.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
0.4 miSE
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
11 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...
0.8 miS
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
20 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
~1310 ftSW
Bridge
Harvard Bridge, Boston
7 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...
~1150 ftNW
Architecture
Stata Center, Boston
6 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.
~1670 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Galaxy: Earth Sphere, Boston
9 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
MIT Museum, Boston
13 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
15 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.
~1110 ftN
Monuments and statues
Sean Collier Memorial, Boston
6 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.
0.4 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
10 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.
~710 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
List Visual Arts Center, Boston
4 min walk • Established in 1950, the List Visual Arts Center is the contemporary art museum of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries?

Nearby attractions include List Visual Arts Center, Boston (4 min walk), MIT Campus, Boston (5 min walk), Barker Library, Boston (5 min walk), MIT Media Lab, Boston (5 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries:

Bus

84 Massachusetts Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (7 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Metro

Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Central Square • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Light rail

Hynes Convention Center • Lines: B, C, D (20 min walk)
Kenmore • Lines: B, C, D (21 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (25 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (28 min walk)