MIT Museum

Surprisingly amazing! We didn't expect to spend so much time here, but the displays were great! Many of them were interactive and had stools to sit while you tried the activity. One of my favorites was a display where you create a poem with AI (they can turn out quite funny). We went during the genetics exhibition, which was where we spent the most time. There were so many interesting machines and art pieces to look at, and the staff was pretty knowledgeable and very helpful. They answered my questions readily. There's also a gift shop at the end. I'd recommend this museum to anyone! The ticket is a good price, and if you enjoy robotics and/or science, you'll love the displays!

My girlfriend and I went here after a campus tour. We are both huge needs and had an absolute blast. There are so many interesting things to see. What surprised me was the philosophical viewpoints of the science and how they integrate that into the morality of the science. It was a very thought-provoking and interesting experience.

My girlfriend didn't think she was going to enjoy it, but she wound up absolutely loving it. She said it was one of the highlights of our Boston trip. MIT is amazing.

The museum is smaller than the average museum you would go to, but you will still spend 2 hours there easily. As an engineer I loved learning about the latest advances in technology as well as learning about the evolution of science and technology through history. There are many interactive things to do while learning at the same time, great for kids and adults!

If you’re walking around the MIT campus this is definitely a place worth visiting

The museum is comprised of several floors filled with gadgets, inventions and investigations made by MIT students, covering a wide range of topics from astronomy, genetics, robotics as well as Neural Networks, computing and A.I.

The rooms are spacious. The bathrooms are accesible. There’s water fountains as well as places to recharge and sanitize your phone

The museum is small, with three floors, but it was a very useful place because it was designed to directly experience how science is applied to real life and how it changes and evolves. I realized as I was leaving that I had spent almost 4 hours in this museum. In particular, I highly recommend this museum to anyone who thinks about the connection between science and human life to have a great time.

Great museum. Lots of amazing innovations have come out of MIT and I am sure many more will also. Good variety of exhibits and just the right size to spend a few hours.

Pretty cool museum. Great exhibits on innovation, tech, AI and the incredible work and contributions MIT has had to society as a whole. Def worth a visit. Quite educational and interactive. I for instance are not good at all at detecting deep fake AI generated videos. My son did a beautiful poem assisted by chat GPT about the sun. We also learned that typing patterns can help in the early detection of Parkinson. Scratch the visual programming language was first created at the MIT Media Lab and all the amazing contributions that MIT did in developing the software that helped the Apollo mission to the moon. And lastly we simulated what will it take to reduce global warming.

Great collection that showcases the MIT community’s scientific achievements and provides a captivating glimpse into the potential future of various fields like food science, astronomy, robotics, biology, and more. It’s always interesting to see how scientists are imagining the future and researching ways to make the world a better place. While there are several interactive exhibits, I wish there were more cutting-edge robots on display. Some of the material was a bit challenging to me as a non-science person and I had the impression that a few exhibits were collecting my data for research purposes. Overall, I spent about 2-3 hours exploring the museum. The gift shop was also fun as well.

The MIT Museum offers truly unique and engaging exhibitions. My son, a second grader, was particularly fascinated by a hands-on lab experience. He had the opportunity to assemble an electric circuit with LEDs and a battery, learning how to connect and disconnect it to see how it works. He was so impressed that he’s eager to take his own creation to school and amaze his friends. This museum is not only educational but also inspires young minds in the most exciting ways.

The price of entry feels a little steep, but an interesting museum nonetheless.

I was so amazed at how fun this museum was for me! I went because my husband is a huge nerd and loves Claude Shannon, but I had a great time!! AI poetry and MIT pranks of the past were unexpectedly some of my favorites. We stayed about 3 hours - reading the stuff and using the interactive exhibits. There was a good crowd on a Saturday but the docents were great and kept people informed and moving along. I think little buddies might have a harder time (5 and under). *Great little museum store*

🎫 $10 student ticket with valid ID
🕔 Closes at 5pm
It takes about 1.5-2 hours per visit. We went in last minute, at around 4 it was not sufficient, could only do a quick explore.
Lockers are free for you to store your backpacks and stuff.

Very informative about the past and ongoing projects. Students can benefit from a discounted admission fee in-person.

Quite an interesting museum. The section we viewed was biology focused, and the visual exhibits make the concepts easier to understand for high-schoolers.

Hey you must check it out here if you’re science nerd, like me. So much interesting tech, bio, new inventions. The collections of exhibits weee quite unique and fun. Some interactive ones as well. Worthy every penny.

Cost around $18

Very cool! I didn't even know this museum existed. I'm not a science lover, so I was apprehensive about the idea, but there were a lot of interesting interactive exhibits. If you're looking for something unique to do in Boston, this is it.

Great science museum with many thought- provoking exhibits, both historical and cutting- edge. Top tier gift shop: all cool curios, no plushies. The "after dark" events are cool

What an unusual experience!
The place is filled with great things and many Interactives in the gallery.
You can feel the nuance of being in one of the innovative square in the world.
The ticket is not really expensive too.
If you ever go to Boston, visiting this place is a must.

Loved the research MIT is continuously conducting, here and with other countries to literally make this world a better place. From the world's climate change to lower emissions efforts; Alzeimer's disease, and early research. That, to how women in Africa can get access to something as basic as sanitary pads without polluting their environment by making pads from banana tree bark.
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Fabulous museum! Very pristine and interesting, with lots to do. There is also a Maker Hub for children. There is student and college discount that is helpful. The museum is easy to navigate with a large elevator and multiple restrooms. There are also free storage lockers.