Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) visit
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MIT - by Mys 721tx (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is ranked among the top academic institutions globally in the fields of applied sciences and engineering. The 67ha campus is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. It is notable for the architecture of some of its buildings, museums, and artworks. Highlights include Killian Court and the Great Dome, the MIT Museum, the List Visual Arts Center (contemporary art), Frank Gehry's Stata Center, the Simmons Hall undergrad dormitory, and Eero Saarinen's Kresge Auditorium.
Access & Transport
The MIT campus is centred around Kendall Square, just across Harvard Bridge from Boston's Back Bay neighbourhood and 3km northeast of the city centre. The 'Kendal/MIT' metro station is on the red line, 6mins only from 'Downtown Crossing'. Buses 64, 68, and 85 stop near the MIT Welcome Center.
Instructions & Recommendations
The MIT Welcome Center is open from 09 to 17h on weekdays at 292 Main Street in Kendall Square
Environmental & Social
No incremental carbon footprint linked to visitors and there are green spaces and trees
Conclusion
A look around MIT should be of interest to wannabe engineers and those with an interest in modern architecture. Do not expect as historical a feel as in Harvard - here it is about technology and labs.
Key positive
Some striking buildings
Easy to reach by metro
Key negative
Not much 'content'
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo