I regretted visiting this place. My visit was Aug 21, 2018. I was deceived by the name of MIT, while the content was very poor. A large section was under renovation, they should be ashamed accepting payment for their entry tickets. Staff are very nervous and over alert for any movement of guests especially children. You should train them how to help guests not warn them every minute.
Small exhibit, might be interesting if you like robotics and photography. Best to go on a free day like myself. The $10 fee is too high for what it shows.
An awesome museum. A great blending of technology and art! Great for kids and adults
Was expecting more techie displays but was disappointed
Not enough cool interesting inventions on display.. . I just wanted more lol
This place is quite the gem. I've always wanted to go here and finally got the chance. Boston has always been a great source of learning the sciences for me. I was utterly shocked to see a Robotic piece I loved at the Museum of Science as a child in this exhibit! Really brought back many fond memories. This is a must go to attraction for anyone devoted to the sciences.
We thoroughly enjoyed looking around this museum definitely worth a visit.
The rickety old store-front building that houses the MIT Museum is hiding in plain sight, tucked away on Mass Ave between the main campus and Central Square. Really, you have to look for it. Once you make it through a disorganized lobby/giftshop, inside is a stunning, well-curated collection of achievements in robotics, neurology, photography, engineering and other fields that can exist nowhere else. After all, this is THE MIT. Most of the exhibits are on the second floor and a couple of hours is all you need to take in the collection and catch an occasional presentation. It is fairly childproof and child-accessible. The discounts for admission are numerous so check and admission is free the last Sunday of every month September to June.
This museum is small but compact, filled with intriguing machines and contraptions made by MIT students and professors throughout the years. There were also many cool interactive activities. The visit doesn't take long but truly is a great experience.
Ok exhibits, but not worth price of admission. Not much to see. Can see everything in less than an hour.
Fine Museum. Not a large Museum . Current interdisciplinary exhibit is science / art / robotics
Great exhibitions. Hope a small permanent holography exhibition will be created, the museum is famous for it, but nothing is on display right now.
My mind is definitely opened by the fancy designs here. Different from any other museums I have been to.
I'm in love with science so I really liked the museum, but I believe that even those who do not like much will fall in love
Such a fun way to explore the work of MIT! Interactive exhibits, not overwhelming, a gem of a gift shop, definitely a must-see!
Being a techno geek it was disappointing to only see 100+ year old technology and very little subjects for displays
Quite small and very little of great interest. And this is coming from a huge geek.
The MIT museum is a great place for learning. If you enjoy science, technology and engineering, as well as some art then this is the museum for you. It's a smaller museum but you can spend a good 2+ hours if time isn't an issue.
Smaller and less interesting than I would have liked for the price.
Very reasonably priced and fantastic museum! Lots of variation, lots of information to absorb
Very small museum, but tons of awe inspiring stuff. Go to second floor and be amazed by the holographic display! :) when you see the display for the holographic microscope, follow the directions, and prepare for your jaw to drop.
It's a must see places for everyone, especially for those in technical field
Small but very interesting museum if you are interested in science and engineering.
Very small museum with some cool things to see. I'm happy I didn't have to pay full price to see it.
Really cool little museum! I especially liked the the moving mechanical sculpturs.
Relatively small museum. It is open every day. One may mistake that it only consists of one floor. You will see right at the entrance the stairs to the second floor. The gift shop is especially good for stuff for children. Student projects are also exhibited.
Cool exhibits, but not really a lot of stuff to see. This is probably a good pick for adults or slightly older kids (assuming they have an interest in the intersection of art and science). Younger kids are probably not a great fit for this museum, generally speaking.
While i liked the place it had limited options to keep my 6year interested. I wish there more models which kids could touch, explore and learn.
Okay museum. I was expecting allot cooler things to see invented by smart people. But I was very unimpressed other than the ship building information and history. Other than that is more geared towards little kids in way but not exactly a good museum. Worth $5 bucks or free.
So much fun! The best thing to do as a nerd in boston on a cold or rainy day. Would highly recommend!
my basement is more interesting than this place. id rather wheel around a recycling bin and pick up trash. Its more art than robotics and science. After seeing this museum I wonder how MIT is the best college.
Beautiful nothing to say ... mechanical contraptions simply absurd ... only I have to say I expected a little 'bigger ... otherwise beautiful exposure to the brain
The mitat of the building is empty, I don't know what a collection of posters can have as a technology.
We loved it. 3 kids and 6 adults and we all enjoyed the experience. And I was able to get in free for having banking with bank of America. And students (with student ID or email) get in free also.
fun for science loving kids, and adults. Easy to do on a few houts if you are just visiting the city. Many placed to eat closer by.
Very interesting but no visible hologram. Heartbreaking.
MIT Museum is different from MIT science Museum. When I went few exhibit areas are closed for renovation. The second floor had fascinating mechanical displays which were really cool.
Fun exhibits. We especially enjoyed the automata. The gift shop has almost every geek gift you can imagine, but no slide rules.
Small but certainly intriguing. Lots of robotic stuff, both scientific and simply fun. In fact there are sections where you find objects at the intersection between art and technology. Worth a visit. The gift shop is an attraction in its own right, with a large selection of geeky toys, and t-shirts
Awesome museum. Very interesting and great exhibitions. We all loved the time spent there.
The MIT Museum is a hidden jewel - admission is inexpensive (especially with a student ID), and the kinetic sculpture exhibit is amazing! Rotating exhibits are engaging as well, but the kinetic sculpture exhibit should not be missed.
My mind is blown every time I enter this building. Find memories will always be near when I come here.
Intriguing exhibits in a Museum that stimulates the mind. A unique museum of ideas that is associated with a university that has produced some of America s most influential thinkers in a wide range of fields, from the theatre to molecular physics.
Surprising, little exposure, classrooms for school visits
I had a lot of fun here. A student ID from any university gets you half-price admission ($5). The exhibits were interesting and the gift shop was reasonably priced w/ some neat stuff.
Great little museum with some interesting exhibits. $10 adult admission. Allow 1.5-2 hours for a visit. Good gift shop, too.
Fun, but disappointed there wasn't more about robotics.
Love this place. I go every few years. Great for kids too
1st class museum...it has come a long way over the years...mark it on your to visit list when you come to Boston/Cambridge...they will be moving into a new building in Kendall Sq in the near future!!!
Maybe I'll gab to admit that the MIT Museum is the best one I've ever seen in my life! You must visit it. Really amazing. Stunning!
We had a great time and were pleasantly surprised at the artistic nature of the exhibits. Well worth a visit!
The MIT-run museum that works closely with all MIT departments. Free for MIT students and located just next to campus for easy touring.
Disappointed. One exhibit was closed. Expected to see more.
This is an interesting place for people who want to learn something and are interested in technology. You can see everything here. There is also art. Not too crowded but people and everyone is kindly welcomed and asked to pay.
Fun!
I've been coming to this museum for many years. In the past, the kids with me enjoyed the many interactive exhibits. THEY ARE ALL GONE. Even the staff at the door didn't know what I was talking about. The kids couldn't wait to leave; they were so disappointed and bored. For me, it was a waste of the admission fee.
Excellent experience. Cool and informative exhibits and relatively inexpensive. Also, the staff is very friendly.
Moderately interesting exhibits. Free for MIT students and one guest.
Great museum for 10 dollars. Ground floor doesn't have much. Upstairs are some really cool exhibits.
Awesome place for all ages of people. Enjoyed the time very well...
Lots of cool sciencey stuff there, including some hologram thing which was pretty awesome
I am usually not that impressed by science museums, but this was quite interesting. The MIT developed robots were cool. Also I liked the technical art installations and the projects of MIT students.
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