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Top Science museums in Cambridge, United States
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Top Reviewed Science museums in Cambridge
MIT Museum
The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at the Putnam Gallery
Harvard Mineralogical Museum
MIT Museum
Koch Institute Public Galleries
Broad Discovery Center
Reviews
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.
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.
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!
While the MIT Museum carries a higher entry fee at $18, the experience it offers is undeniably cool and unique. Despite not being as entertaining as some other science museums, its focus on academic and technological aspects provides an intellectually enriching visit. The cleanliness of the museum enhances the overall atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant environment for exploration. Although the price may be a consideration, the distinctive experience and the museum's commitment to cleanliness make it a worthwhile destination for those interested in the intersection of science and technology.
Unique and interesting collection. Brought my 8 year old and he had a harder time appreciating the exhibits. But there was a kid workshop that he loved.
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 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 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!
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.
Lots of niche technology history with models of telescopes and ancient computers. I wish many of the books here would be provided as PDF for better access
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.
Love the collection. Recommendation: have better signage about the bag policy (bags must be placed in the windowsill) instead of just an 8.5"x11" tucked around the corner, and don't become defensive when someone is surprised and asks a question.
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*
During the work, it is a really beautiful view from the top of the roof,
Visited with 12-year-old grandson. He was engaged, impressed and attentive to the displays - especially the spectacular minerals and the animals/birds. It's hard to predict what will capture the imagination at this age, but the quality of information, the informed and interactive staff, and the "just right" amount of data are absolutely perfect. This is one of the best museums I've ever attended and would recommend it for a wide variety of ages. Really, how many hundred-year-old glass flowers so perfect as to look "real" have you seen! The workbench where the artist made them is the perfect touch to take you into that studio where your imagination brings them to life.
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 size of a single art gallery, you will see 300 years of scientific development and innovation at Harvard. Couched within the Science Center and the Program in the History of Science, you will see thoughtfully curated and thought provoking instruments that enhanced medical treatment, navigation, time keeping, and psychological intervention. Recommended to pique the curiosity of the young and heighten the stimulation for the old. Free and open to the public, this collection is not to be missed.
Outstanding collection, well organized displays, and beautiful specimens. Come for the minerals, stay for the entire Natural History museum. Great for the kids, and free to MA residents if you can get up to Cambridge on a Sunday morning.
I don't know if it's appropriate to call this a museum. It's really just a wall of exhibits related to medical advances at MIT. It's free to visit but I can't recommend it. You'll go out of your way just to spend five minutes.
It was not easy to find this museum, you have to look around for the sign upstairs. The museum itself is situated in the Science block of Harvard University. It is not big, just one room which is full with all kind of inventions from different times. On the second floor there is another room, but there is nothing to see there. The entrance to the museum is always free, and it is really great.
Absolutely hands down the best museum of natural history I’ve ever seen. I’ve been to all the Smithsonian museums in DC. This one beats them all. Super friendly staff too!
One room, free museum, pack full with scientific instruments and artifacts covering from optics to astrophysics, electromagnetism and acustics. Worth a visit if you are around but too short to be worth a single visit.
Completely free museum located in Harvard campus. Really interesting artifacts, well maintained, well presented, and well written plaques. Highly recommend for anyone interested in science history.
Absolutely incredible collection of ancient mechanisms and artifacts! Beautiful array of objects for reference. My partner and I took lots of photos for a project we're working on. This was way better than any Google or Pinterest search we could've done looking for similar items 🌟