Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth exploring.
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Adrian B
San Jose, Costa Rica335 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
A dream come true to know the campus. One of the best universities in the world. Very nice place to walk and get inspired..!
Written 26 September 2023
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RollTideRollAZ
Peoria, AZ587 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Nice university with plenty of photo opportunities around a few blocks. Beautiful architecture and works of art. Friendly people, some food trucks.
Written 25 July 2023
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32Morten
Finland454 contributions
May 2023
This is a nice place to walk around. Architecture is nothing special, but the place has nice atmosphere.
Written 24 June 2023
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Mich Herondale
99 contributions
Nov 2022
This college is incredibly beautiful and very easy to just walk around, we went without a tour guide and still had an amazing time!
The architecture and art of this campus is really lovely, so if you're in the area I would highly suggest to take a little time to wander around because it's definitely worth it.
The architecture and art of this campus is really lovely, so if you're in the area I would highly suggest to take a little time to wander around because it's definitely worth it.
Written 26 April 2023
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Kasia’s Travel
New Jersey387 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Impressive amount of art on campus made for a great walk. Some of the architecture is worth paying attention to as well. There is an interactive map available on line that will point you to things worth seeing. Street parking was difficult to find so we left the car in a reasonably priced lot.
Written 10 November 2022
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Sander_Yoho
Den Bosch, The Netherlands1,201 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
For good pictures a nightshot might be better. Buildings are impressive with all these famous scientist enscripted. Gives you the feeling this is where the innovations come from.
Written 4 October 2022
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Johannes N
1 contribution
Sep 2022
The guide had no clue and did not seem interested in the tour. He could not even answer the easiest questions. What a waste of time and money!
Written 16 September 2022
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Emma Y
14 contributions
Oct 2021
One of the world 's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. Not far from MIT, a restaurant called Cafe Luna. The food there is delicious.
Written 7 September 2022
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Colette Parker
2 contributions
Aug 2022
I took the campus tour that was open to the public, and it was great. It was so exciting to be able to visit such an amazing institution. The architecture was amazing, as was the tour guide, Jessica. I would highly reccomend it.
Written 24 August 2022
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theuncle2018
Scottsdale, AZ237 contributions
Jul 2022
We signed up and took the official tour. It was way way way too long. First everyone sits in a small auditorium and we listened to a staff member talk for 1/2 hour in excruciating detail about the admissions process. Some random fast facts and 2 minutes of questions. This lady was totally self absorbed and could not read the audience that we were there to see the campus, not listen to her blab her head off.
So the tours were led by students. We saw most of the campus and it was 1.5 hours of listening to a college kid, all of his opinions and mostly the outside of buildings.
The tour was free, but at least one full hour too long.
So the tours were led by students. We saw most of the campus and it was 1.5 hours of listening to a college kid, all of his opinions and mostly the outside of buildings.
The tour was free, but at least one full hour too long.
Written 2 August 2022
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Amelia H
35 contributions
Hi, in your post you said you can book a trip to visit MIT for 10-15$. Could you please tell me the link or how you did it? I only find a thing called TIM TICKETS, but I need to be a MIT Member. Thanks for your help.
Stefania R
15 contributions
Buongiorno, desidero sapere se la visita al Mit prevede anche la visita a qualche laboratorio
Maya
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates80 contributions
Hello. I would appreciate if you can advice me on visiting MIT & Harvard Campus. It seems that I will have on one Sunday time to visit them. Is it worth to visit both on Sundays or it is better to do it another day? I mean, will the buildings still be open on Sunday (not a student). Furthermore, how much time do I need? I heard for Harvard 2-3hrs will do (to explore around). What about for MIT? Many thanks in advance for your help!
KevinSChina
China424 contributions
You can do both in one day, they're close to each other and 2-3 hours at each campus Harvard and MIT is fine.
HOLAMY
Belfast6 contributions
What is the best way to get to MIT? We are staying in Providence and taking a day trip into Boston and would like to see both MIT and the aquarium.is there anything else we should see? All advice will be greatly appreciated
TIA
Jacqueline T
Amherst, MA4 contributions
We visited both of those and the Museum of Science. I would also go check the Peabody museum at Harvard.
Tanvi2388
Portsmouth, NH145 contributions
Can we travel on weekends ? Do we need to do any reservation to visit MIT?
Is there any entrance fee to visit this location?
AmirJahangir
Islamabad, Pakistan1,082 contributions
There is no entry fee, however if you book a tour they will charge $10-15 per person.
I suggest you get the tour as it will give you the historical perspective and an idea what's going on in different department, as otherwise it is very easy to get lost in the block building.
I hope this will help
lynneruden
Grayling, MI
which is the best airport to fly into if I'm staying at MIT Endicott house in April 9-14 for a conference? I am flying from Michigan and would be willing to take the subway/metro from whatever airport if it is not too long and safe to a stop within a few blocks of Endicott house if possible. Can you help me?
Scallopeye2
Wake Forest, NC28 contributions
BOS (Logan Airport) is the only Commercial airport near MIT. Suggest a cab if money is not an object. It's easy method with baggage, most direct & "safest" since you can take them any time if day or night. The other reason I suggest a cab is that the MIT area is served by only one MBTA trolley or what is called a "T-stop", and, it's not too close as I recall, Kendall Square. Look up Boston MBTA on Google & study the map. The other option is a bus but that system can be confusing & also not drop you off close to the Endicott house. Again suggest getting a MBTA bus map, study it. It's cost effective & while buses are plentiful from Logan, hauling bags around may be glad you took the cab option and paid a bit more money until you find your way around the MIT campus & Boston.
lynneruden
Grayling, MI
which is the best airport to fly into from Detroit to ? which airport in Massachusetts? I have a conference at the MIT Endicott House in April and would like to book tickets, I wouldn't mind taking the subway/metro from the airport to a stop within a few blocks hopefully of the Endicott house. Can you help me?
smallsy28
North Thoresby, UK158 contributions
Hi Sorry for the delay, Catch your flight into Boston Logan Airport, The main Airport for Boston, Quickest way to M.I.T. is to catch a cab, 15 to 20 minutes, or catch the "T" Boston subway,on the silver line then change to the red line which stops at the M.I.T. building. All above courtesy of my sons girlfriend who lives in Boston.
Regards Paul Smallwood (U.K.)
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- (0.38 km) Charles River
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