MIT Museum

Great museum with an accurate selection of pieces showing to the public MIT’s contribution. The collection shows different periods advancements from early XX century technologies to contemporary robots allowing visitors to interact.

I had a fantastic visit to the MIT Museum! It’s such a cool place, blending science, technology, and art in a way that’s both mind-blowing and accessible. The interactive exhibits were a lot of fun, like the AI section where you can spot real versus fake videos or even compose a poem with a computer. The museum’s new space in Kendall Square has a modern, open layout that makes exploring really enjoyable. I also appreciated the historical artifacts, like the Apollo Guidance Computer, which show off MIT’s groundbreaking contributions. I do wish they’d had a free pass for us Harvard fellows too, but it was still well worth the visit! It’s an inspiring spot for anyone curious about innovation, and I’d definitely recommend checking it out!

Lots of great stuff Five Stars of Pure Genius! ✨🌟 The MIT Museum is seriously amazing! If you're into science, tech, or just cool ideas, you HAVE to go. From the moment you walk in, it's like a world of discovery. You'll see why it gets five stars! 🤩 What makes it so great? They make super smart stuff easy to get, for everyone! 🧠 The exhibits are awesome, showing off all the wild things MIT has done. You can check out holograms (the biggest collection anywhere! 🤯), learn about AI, or see famous student "hacks." There's something cool everywhere you look! 👀 The people who work there are super helpful and excited about everything. 👍 They do demos and workshops that really bring science to life! 🧪🔬 It's clear they want to show off all the incredible work that happens at MIT. 🎉 For a fun, mind-blowing, and inspiring time, the MIT Museum is the best. You'll leave feeling smarter and totally wowed by what people can create! 🚀💡 Absolutely fantastic!

Since the founding of our country, America has turned to universities to problem-solve agricultural issues 👩‍🌾, win wars 🚀, combat diseases 🧫, and so much more! The work being done at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Caltech, Harvard University and other institutes of Higher Education has long carried our nation🪐. As someone with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the opportunity my community was given to contribute our DNA 🧬 to the HEDGE project, and, for me, to know that my community is working to find a cure for ME and for people like me…it gave so much hope. With funding 💸 being withheld and vital research being disbanded or stalled, my heart is so heavy. ✨America: you have no idea what you risk by defunding science✨ I visited the MIT Museum today, and spent some time in the GENE section. I LONG for a cure. I long to run and hug and dance 💃 again. I know there is a cure waiting!!! ✨I encourage everyone to visit and to SEE 👀 the role MIT and other institutions have played in protecting and serving our country✨ 🚨PLEASE fund the kind of education that heals people like me, and that keeps our country safe for now and for future generations. COVID only JUST happened, and science saved our now president. He seems to forget.

These 5 stars are for the MIT campus, and the shop (I did not go into the museum). That's a great village full of clever students, and the atmosphere is nice

Lots of interesting things, both in the technical and bio fields. Some of the exibit videos felt almost analog-horror-esc, which i very much so enjoyed. You could absolutely spend hours here (also there was a mermaid)

This museum was amazing and I had a great time in it, the best part was how interactive it was with so many exhibits you can participate with and it is great for all ages.

Super cool!! A little small but if you’re one to really pay attention and soak it in, there’s so much to learn. I loved it!

Nice small museum. Plan on 2 hours for a walk through. Based primarily on science & technology (it is an MIT museum) but usually there is at least one exhibit exploring art and technology. Most (all ?) of the exhibit are temporary, so after a few years it is all new. No real permanent exhibits. Many exhibits include touching and viewer interaction.

The MIT Museum, founded in 1971, is located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is right by the Kendall/MIT T stop on the red line. A self guided tour usually takes about 1.5 hours. They have three floors and the 2nd floor was my favorite! It includes the exhibits for gene cultures, understanding the genome, resurrecting the sublime, sensing, pink chicken project, gene chip scanner, genes traits, genome analyzer, mermaid de-extinction project, using viruses, encoded DNA sample, gene altering, microbial manufacturing, etc

We were so excited for the opportunity to see this museum, but we found ourselves depressed with the gross misuse of gene therapy exhibited. It was totally disgusting. The overreaching movie on the end of the world, we left there sad to think of how our tax dollars are being wasted

Interesting museum with a lot of history and some interactive zones. A proud trophy room for the university for sure as a lot of smart people contributed to its success.

I'm not sure which I found more revolting: 1) the hubris associated with the Pink Chicken Project exhibit which proposes genetically modifying a chicken with pink bones and feathers to fully propagate to the entire species within 12-19 generations or 2) the waist-high monitor depicting a graphic video of a female artist, slathering her strap-on dildo with paint, before flipping her erect dildo toward the canvas to create her "art". Given the positioning of the video monitor, children of all ages are apparently encouraged to take in this educational experience. Photos of both displays are shown below

great way to spend a day so much information and cool locale love the outdoor space across street on the roof top

The new MIT Museum is incredible! Living in Cambridge, halfway between Harvard and MIT, I often forget just how much these two institutions have done and how they've influenced the world. MIT's new exhibits show some of their better-known achievements, and they present this in a way that's interesting, not too geeky, and totally understandable (Well... maybe not totally). The design of the new building is great, with two arenas for lectures, and lots of sections dedicated to their many breakthrus. The ONLY thing that seems to be missing is a section that shows MIT's Nobel winners. The store has VERY cool things for kids, adults, and just about everyone!

I get free access to this museum because I live in the area and even then I never go because wow this place is terrible and boring. it's neither artistically nor intellectually stimulating. MIT was just like 'harvard has a museum, we should have one too' and then threw together this self-fellating tragedeigh

A fantastic place to visit if u love technologies. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I wish I had more time to visit be if you are in a rush, go to the third floor and visit the AI and the art show behind that. I guarantee you will have a great time

Outstanding collection, beautifully architected space, so much history but also interaction with the science and technology of the present. I can't wait to come back.

If you're really into science, the revamped MIT Museum is a must stop. The museum moved to a new location and expanded to multiple floors. Many of the exhibits are on the technical side and geared towards adults. I really enjoyed their exhibit about science and art. Their exhibit on AI was very timely and fascinating. I wasn't expecting the museum to be so large. It took me about two and half hours to go through all the exhibits.

I went on a free day, and would only come back on another free day. It is very science-y, which makes perfect sense. This is the MIT Museum, not the Harvard Museum. I personally found the gift shop to be more entertaining than most of the exhibits. I am just not your typical Asian science genius, I suppose. I spent maybe like one hour here, and mostly walked around with "why" and "huh" in my mind. If you are a local, come on the free days (e.g. last Sunday of the month) and skip the $10 admissions!! Well, at least not my cup of tea.

We were looking for a rainy day science activity. The visit to the museum was better than anticipated. If truly interested in latest science initiatives at MIT; good visit. Nice details at each exhibit that explain all aspects of the issue and how science addressed it. I recommend a visit and a visit to the MIT bookstore as excellent selection of books not found elsewhere. Nice Shy bird orDig restaurants around corner for lunch before or after. Parking difficult unless park in garage... we even fed parking meter and still 30 buck ticket... relentless...appeared 5 minutes late Nice gift shop too with some interesting nerd or geek items of interest. Should offer a parking garage validation stamp for parking discounts... Or need a doctorate degree to figure MBTA connections to get there ? Or Uber as clearly Cambridge does not treat out of town autos fairly....signage outside should be improved... difficult to find entrance if there for first time.

My sister and I visited the MIT museum per he request. We drove all the was from Western mass to visit. My sister and I had a great time at the museum. Our favorite piece was the robotic arm which is right up front. It was $10 to enter, or $5 if you have student ID. There were 3 floors of things to see, which also included a Polaroid exhibit. I really thought the pieces by Arthur Ganson were great which included the Wishbone. There is plenty of staff on each floor to watch over the exhibits. Its definitely a safe museum. I think I spent more time in the gift shop the the whole museum as they had some great merch in there!

My wife discovered this museum to my surprise and my family (HS, college boys) loved it. There's a small fee but military was free for five personnel...awesome. There is a large section of robotics on display which seemed to be the focus, although none are functioning which detracted from the wow factor. There is a section of semi-interactive functioning projects which were the highlight for my family. Projects like a walking chicken wishbone, a homemade fly, etc. Small and meaningless to some degree but pretty cool to think about someone creating. There's also a section of art which reminded me of drawings from my biology class, although much better quality of course. We found parking on the street in front of the museum without issue for a small fee. There's a small MIT store within the museum where they sell t-shirts, cups, and other gifts. I think the museum is a must see at least once.

Great museum for those who love bio and technology. First floor was for biology and second was for AI technology

The MIT Museum is a small museum consisting mostly of projects completed by MIT students. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 fort those under 18. Most of the exhibits are on the second floor. The visit should take about an hour or less depending on how long one interacts with the exhibits. Exhibits and included Polaroids, Holograms, Robotics, Gestural Engineering, Images of Discovery, Projects & Prototypes. Many of the exhibits are very old, especially in Robotics and Holograms. I was most impressed by the small Projects & Prototypes section. This area contained work by recent MIT graduates. Overall though, I was expecting more. I thought the science presented by MIT would grab my attention more than the many science museums I have been to with my children. To me most of it was boring. That's not to say that others might not like this museum. I just think one really has to be into tech or science to appreciate it.

Visited this interactive museum when I was in Boston. I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to inventions, technology and especially robotics so this place was right up in my alley. It's not a big compound but it had a nice selection of cool robotic and interactive displays. The ladies at the reception area were very helpful. They even comp us admission for being a Bank of America customer. Normally is 10 bucks. The exhibitions were on the 2nd floor and divided into several rooms. First was the Robotics display, then Holography which was also next to Gestural Engineering. The Gestural exhibition was my favorite because it was interactive. I was mesmerized by the movement of components on each display. The last 2 rooms were the Images of Discovery and MIT Project and Prototypes. Guests were encouraged to play with each display so these exhibitions were more hands on. Overall, all displays were pretty awesome and educational! FYI. I forgot that Bank of America has free admission to select museums the 1st weekend of the month. Check BOA site for museum listings.

Arguably this museum does a better job of making science fun and accessible than the actual Museum of Science. The kinetic sculptures by Arthur Ganson are a mainstay and always a treat. They're even featured in an episode of Arthur! If the sculptures aren't moving when you approach them, you might have to press a button to start them up. Apparently the artist himself can sometimes be found in the exhibit, so keep an eye out (and maybe keep your criticism to yourself...)! Another exhibit that seems permanent is about holograms. There's information on the science of interference patterns for the physically inclined, but plenty of interactive displays for kids and people who are just seeking entertainment. I really enjoyed the newer exhibit on photographing science. It's a perfect example of the intersection of art and science. I probably spent half an hour there trying out the activities! I'm usually not one to spend a lot of time in the gift shop, but this museum has one of the best gift shops I've ever encountered! There are plenty of books, science gadgets, toys, jewelry, and MIT apparel. I would come here just to shop! Overall, the MIT museum is definitely worth the admission fee, especially if you're at all interested in science and engineering. I would recommend it to both locals and tourists!

This was a very fun museum. Came on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded when we were there but when we were leaving around 2pm, it started to get more crowded. There's a bunch to learn on this 2-level building and a lot of very cool things that students developed and invented. My mind was blown how smart some of these teenagers are! I highly recommend coming here at least once to learn about the talent that MIT students have. There's interesting things for children up to adults. You can do this museum in about 1-2 hours.

We had a great afternoon here. It doesn't take all that long (we took maybe 1.5 hours) but it was enjoyable. My partner is a scientist and I love art, and it was the perfect intersection of art & science for us. As a student, it was only $5 per ticket - totally worth it. They have a cool little gift shop, too.

This is an extraordinary little museum dedicated to the notion of explaining how stuff works in the real world. Applied math and physics are on display front and center -- taking many forms -- from robotics to internet technology -- space exploration to holographic imagery. Plenty of significant history on display here -- including prototypes of NASA space suits and ground breaking robotic innovation. In some cases the innovators demonstrate through kinetic sculpture how technology can be an art form all its own -- through stunning creations and gizmos that are Rube Goldberg-like in their uselessness but that prove perfectly the rules of physics that govern us all. I always knew that MIT was a genius think tank -- but until I toured these halls I never fully appreciated how deep that genius runs. It is well worth taking some time to read the displays and view the videos -- this is an opportunity to savor innovation and creativity -- otherwise you can easily miss the point of this place. One of our highlights was participating in a "hands-on" workshop that allowed my 10 year old to build a working electrical circuit (see https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mit-museum-cambridge?select=9XgePtoNrrsFp2-ufKod4A&userid=e05KY1rRbzt-OakI3I86RQ) that we modified on our own into a morse code terminal for the deaf -- that uses a blinking LED instead of audio. Easy and fun and educational -- it is this sort of exercise that demonstrates for children how innovation actually happens when you allow yourself to see the possibilities. Top Tip: The gift shop is way cool too. Plenty of smart amusements for that nerd in all of us.

I was delighted to discover this museum a decade ago and was just as delighted to visit again. It's not huge, which means you can actually get through the whole thing. The robotics exhibit in their permanent collection is still neat even though I'd seen it before. Their special exhibitions are also well done. There are often stations set up with staff with interactive projects. Having been to a lot of science centers, they all start to feel the same after a while. The MIT Museum stands out for having unique displays.

I went here to see the beautiful brain exhibit. I enjoyed it bc I am interested in neuroscience but frankly if it was not for this exhibit, I would not spend money to enter here. Yes there are a few cool kinetic sculptures to see but overall, i felt that it was boring, small, and not very catchy. Some museums make it fun to learn new things but this place was somewhat blank.. I do believe it is because of their limited funds and it is a university, not meant to be a museum or a shoe business.. thus it is a bit boring display. The stairs with music was a nice touch. Made me quiet enthralled about the magical place I was entering. :-)

The MIT museum is a fun, interactive museum that in many ways, blends art and science. I and two coworkers came on a Sunday and we all got free admission! I especially liked how parts of the museum featured art or inventions by actual MIT students or alum. There was one cool piece where you're like a human etch-a-sketch where steps on the floor leads to a real-time drawing on the screen. Another thing I liked was the holograms - Bob Marley coming out of the wall and optical illusions that change Albert Einstein into Marilyn Monroe and back again. Beauty and Brains I guess! The kinetic art was also intricate examples of art and physics. Some displays were a bit abstract for me but certainly creative! I highly recommend the museum - some parts are purely technical/educational, but others are just plain fun. My only suggestion for improvement (and its because I'm biased) is for them to feature more examples of chemistry and chemical engineering!

Really cool museum with exhibits on past projects of the brilliant minds at MIT. My friend and I were lucky since it was the BofA museums first weekend so we were able to get in for free! Otherwise it's $5 for students and $10 for adults (MIT students get in for free). I really enjoyed the kinetic sculpture exhibit! They got the classic walking wishbone and self oiling machine on display as well as other cool ones. The holographic exhibit is super cool as well! Nice place to learn about science and technology for a few hours!

This place is basically the sole reason I'm glad I grew up on PBS science specials. It's essentially The Magic School Bus brought to life, in 2014. Holograms, bicycles that use kinetic energy to generate imagery, laser beams that activate sound and music, the science behind the latest developments in prosthetic limbs...the only thing this is missing is Bill Nye the Science Guy. I think deep down, we are all science nerds, thrilled by discovering how things work, the sometimes accidental inventions that sprout out of other scientific intentions, still those little 3rd graders fascinated by the baking soda-vinegar volcano experiment. This museum takes it one billion steps further and shows the works of MIT students, affiliates, and certainly justifies the prestige of MIT. Most of these works have, in some way or another, influenced travel in space, advances in biomedical engineering, and have infiltrated our past, present, and future. There's even a device that helps auto-zip your zippers. Originally invented with the idea that it would one day help the disabled/those with limited mobility dress themselves, this was nothing short of cool. Admission is only $10 ($5 for students, and I think free for MIT students/faculty), and undoubtedly will make you squeal with glee/excitement/leave you in awe at some point. I did have a fleeting thought when a 5 year old girl was playing with a machine, "Oh come on, you're HOGGING IT. Is it my turn yet?". I suddenly became a 6 year old brat in my head. I just got too excited by the science playground I suddenly found myself in. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a museum so much and wished there was even more to see, and I was a solid B- science student growing up, if that says anything... Now all I have to do is request that Bill Nye greet me with a random scientific factoid as I enter and surprise me with some crazy last bit of knowledge as I exit. Mind. Blown. #justsayin..:)

Awesome place to visit in the Cambridge neighborhood of Boston. The museum showcases past and current projects and research done or being conducted at MIT. There are displays to recognize prominent alumni and MIT's history, along with photography galleries. But my absolute favorite was the Arthur Ganson exhibit. His kinetic sculptures will intrigue anyone that passes through. It was extremely tempting to touch the displays and play with them. I think our group spent almost an hour in that exhibit alone because each piece required some time to contemplate. We also got to see the museum for free because it was Memorial Day weekend. Normally, the entrance fee is $10 I believe, but I would definitely pay that price to see this museum. Overall, it was a great way to spend a lazy afternoon on our trip to Boston. Plus, there's a Flour Bakery right across the street.

I'm usually busy Sunday mornings, so I have never made it out to the MIT Museum for their free hours 10am-noon. But for "Innovation Sunday" they offered free admission all day long 10/4/09, so I went and saved myself $7.50. On the first floor I found the gift shop items more interesting than the exhibits - sorry, I'm not a sciencey person... But the 2nd floor with its exhibits on toy inventions, robotics, the little mechanical thingamajigs, and the cool holograms...that was a whole lot more interesting!

The entire first week-end of the month, the MIT museum has been free for the Bank of America customers. The hologram and the robotics/AI sections on the second floor were the highlights. Some robots were developing the sense of touch. This could have practical medical applications for operations. Others could interact with you as if they were human beings. The robots' faces could mimic human expressions: happiness, surprise, etc. Some artistic holograms were outstanding in realism. Photography was forbidden in the hologram section on the second floor. Moreover, there were a lot of interesting and interactive activities for youngsters. It has been an excellent way to spark their interest for Sciences Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Bathroom were clean. The entire museum was relatively small. Around one hour should be sufficient to visit it.

A tribute to engineering, but doesn't flow. I felt as if there was a lot of unused space that make parts of it feel void/vacant. The collections were interesting, but random. With only the loose theme of engineering to tie everything together. I wouldn't recommend this museum, except on a free day!

Actual rating: 3 Service: friendly Price: $ ($10/adult) active military free Specialty: Mechanisms Quality: fair Revisit:   no, this is good for a one time Parking: Metered parking      Finding space: easy (Saturday) Cleanliness: clean Overall: it's a good place to go if your child likes anything with engineering, robotics or just building things with gears. It's a one time thing visit. Only has 2 levels not big, 1-2 hours is enough. It only took me 1 hour but didn't read through all either. If you thought it was helpful, please hit those buttons [helpful, funny, cool or send me a compliment ]  Thank you and happy traveling!

Though a bit dated the MIT museum is interesting for those who are into science and engineering. There are two floors of exhibits with a few interactive displays. We are able to complete our tour after about an hour (give or take a nano second). Not that the museum was not interesting, it's not as big as expected. Perhaps one day and if we're in the Cambridge area, we'll make a return visit.

This place is amazing! Weird exhibits, robotics, applied sciences on display! We went here when there were a few different exhibits happening. There was a more traditional photography exhibit, but what was really interesting was the Art of the Brain (not what it was actually called, but what I am currently calling it), and this weird robotics thing that seemed tied to perpetual motion or kinetic sculptures. I was never good at math, and only ok at science, but this place had me enthralled. The only thing was keeping myself in check and not touching the displays.

I LOVE the MIT museum. I went there for the third time this week. It's small, but it has some cool exhibits and is affordable ($5 for college students/youth/seniors, $10 adults, free for anyone affiliated with MIT or Cambridge residents who check out a pass through the library). I really like the holograms, and the photographs that demonstrate various scientific principles are pretty cool, too. If you like science, check it out!

Worth a look during a rainy Boston day. I have often walked past this museum but today I finally went inside. While the robotic displays are great, the museum is too small to warrant the $10 entry fee. They currently have an exhibit on the brain but it was not something that would have drawn me to visit. While this was a fun distraction during a rainy weekend day, I wouldn't go out of my way to check this out if visiting Boston.

Pros: +It's inexpensive +The exhibits they have are very detailed +The gift shop is impressively nerdy... Which, if you are considering visiting the MIT museum, you are too +Idea Lab, the hands-on area for kids and adults looks interesting. We arrived too late to complete a project, however +They use touch screens in one of the exhibits to great effect Neutral: Expect to like science and engineering or if you go with a prospective engineer, bring a book Cons: -It's kinda small -Most of the exhibits are former projects. It'd be nice to see something from the 2010s.

I think the MIT museum is well worth the visit for locals. It's small but not expensive to get in. They have a good variety of things to see. Try to go on the last Sunday of the month and it's free (although parking is nearly impossible on Sundays).

Visited with a friend during one of my recent visits to Boston. He had never been, and I'd been wanting to go and see what kind of random geekiness was on display. :) It's a small museum, but fun. We didn't spend much time on the first floor itself (mainly because we had zero interest in the gift shop), but we wandered around the second floor. I was probably most intrigued by the Robotics exhibit (because, c'mon, how can you not be entertained when it includes a RoboTuna and, of course, Kismet), though the exhibit titled "The Jeweled Net: Views of Contemporary Holography" was also quite interesting...just checking out the different angles and the display of the holographic images. We also wandered through the exhibit of mechanical/kinetic art pieces and, while I'm still a little weirded out by "Machine with Abandoned Doll" (ha!), I would certainly say that this was a fun little museum to visit. I think we spent about 2 1/2 hours there before heading out to dinner and a movie elsewhere in Cambridge. TL;DR Recommended. Go and get your geek on.

Oh geeze. If there ever were a place to spend too much time the MIT Museum would be it. Go ahead, educate yourself on the history of slide rules (Did you know that with the proper device, you can calculate the effect of a nuclear bomb? Hey that's kind of useful...), the workings of holograms (this involves mirrors and lenses and an object or something), and science meets art in the form of a a chair hoping over a cat and the complex (no really...) motions of an unending chain. Sure it's small, but this doesn't mean you won't spend hours ogling at the whipped cream spelling rotating hologram woman - it was the first!...and the wishbone that pulls a machine (or is it pushed by it?) down a mini rail track. If you're looking for fun, come here. If you're looking to entertain your inner child come here. If you're looking to kill an hour, and only an hour, be prepared to over spend your time budget...you won't be disappointed. Oh shit...check out the synthesizer that makes noises you'll never hear again. It's pretty awesome.

This review is overdue. I went here for a Yelp event and I was very impressed with the place. The displays have lots of Useful, Fun and Cool information and there are plenty of interactive exhibits. The galleries upstairs are particularly cool, with an area dedicated to holograms but my favorite was the area with kinetic art. A variety of unique and interesting moving sculptures. I haven't been back with my family yet but I know the kids will love it. The overall feeling here is that the curators want to engage the visitors. It 's always a good thing when learning is fun!

I'm a bit surprised to see the MIT Museum ranked so highly. I'm definitely not a science person, and I didn't see all the exhibits since I was there for a private event, but the exhibits seemed bland and not especially interactive. I thought the MIT students' exhibit answering common science questions people ask on the Internet was the most interesting exhibit I saw, and even that one wasn't especially interesting. But it looks like a lot of people can get into this museum for free, so at least the only cost is your time, not your money.

Small, but cool place. The first floor is mostly a gift shop, but there is an exhibit too. Most of the exhibits are on the 2nd floor. They are nice, but it won't take long to go through the whole museum. Maybe an hour and a half at most.

What an exciting place! The museum itself is interesting, with an interesting variety of MIT history and information on past and current scientific research/discovery at MIT. Find out what advances students/faculty have made and are making. I must admit that a few exhibits were over my head, but that's okay. Geniuses needed thought-provoking exhibits, too, and some things you just can't dumb down for the lay person. Both visits have been in conjunction with an exciting event. The first was a yelp event, which added yelpers, refreshments, and music to the mix. The most recent was an event that displayed some fascinating projects in the world of science. We saw installations that straddled the worlds of art and science. Beautiful creations that played with light and sound, and passionate people. We learned about thoughtandmemory.org, a group that offers reviews (not unlike yelp) that allows you to learn about and rate the social and eco-responsibility of businesses. Plus, for the regular cost of admission, there were free sandwiches and drinks! All that information and entertainment, plus free veggie burgers and beer? Thanks, MIT Museum! Kudos to MIT for offering a dynamic museum that consistently offers new and exciting events/exhibits.

I just write this for the administration of this museum to read:: Otherwise it is a great place to visit. 1-- Such a museum should be dusted regularly, lots of dust are sitting on many of the projects. 2- Some of the exhibit halls have bad odor. 3- The front desk and upper floor desk staff should have customer service traning. I felt invisible. We are talking about MIT museum with $20 entrance fee!

Awesome place to visit to get a picture of the history of technology and how it has tranformed lives around the world. There are activities for kids. Surprisingly many are hands on. I liked the visit because as an entrepreneur, I like to see how ideas are hatched and how technology can be used in unexpected ways. Worth a 1/2 day to full day visit. Something for everyone

Would I want to pay $8.50 to go to this museum? No. That's why I go during their free hours or when they have some special reception for a new exhibit. Their free hours are Sunday from 10AM-12PM and there's also some Friday free admission but I think that's generally during the summer. I've been here by myself or with friends every few months. The main area they change is the first floor gallery. Perhaps once every 6 months there'll be a new exhibit. Though you'd want to get in on the new stuff fairly early, because if they have anything fun going on that people can touch you can bet it'll be "out of order" in a month. As for the second floor those exhibits have been there for some years now. Seriously, for a school that's on the edge of innovation you'd think that the folks at MIT would update their museum exhibits with cutting edge research that happens all the time. But as a few people already mentioned a good deal of their pieces on the second floor are grossly outdated. I might expect or forgive to see the same thing for 5 years at a public state run facility but I guess we shouldn't have higher expectations of one of the top universities in the country. In all if you've run out of things to do in Cambridge or the Boston area (highly unlikely) or wake up early enough to get in before noon on a Sunday then sure it's worth a small trip and a waste of an hour or two. Otherwise I wouldn't waste your money here. And if you're looking for a bit of something fun in the hallway of the basement there's a model city with Tetris programmed into one of the buildings. It's from one of their clubs though and not really a museum piece. Hence probably why it's in the basement.

Favorite part about the museum is looking to the future and all the innovative creativity that goes around at MIT. I enjoyed the robotics and the additive manufacturing of 3D printing. Holographic room was my second favorite! It's just amazing in there! Kids 5 and young are free, and adults are $10 which is very affordable in my opinion.

Place was pretty cool...I think it's worth checking out no matter how old you are. You'll learn a lot and should take your time with everything. You get the feeling that they're trying to be educational and entertaining at the same time. It's a shame that people don't wanna learn anymore. You could spend a day here...easy. Just depends on how much you're willing to cram into your head (and in how much time).