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Whether you’re a prospective student or a tourist visiting the Boston area, we invite you to explore our dynamic campus and experience firsthand how MIT is making a better world .

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. The main entrance is 77 Massachusetts Avenue.

For maps and questions, stop by the Information Center in Room 7-121, inside the main entrance on the right. Office hours are 9–5, Monday–Friday, excluding legal and Institute holidays .

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Campus tours and information sessions, getting here and getting around, while you’re here.

MIT's main entrance, 77 Massachusetts Avenue. 

MIT Undergraduate Admissions runs information sessions and tours for prospective students Monday through Friday. Campus tours are open to the general public and are led by current students. You can also stroll the campus on your own using our self-guided walking tour.

Prospective undergraduate students

Prospective graduate students usually arrange visits through the department they’re applying to, though MIT Sloan and select departments within the School of Engineering offer tours

General public

Group tours

Self-guided walking tour [link when ready]

When navigating to campus, use the address for MIT’s main entrance, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge . We recommend that you take public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service to campus.

Via public transportation

Boston’s public transportation system is the MBTA , known as “the T.”

Subway : Take the Red Line subway to the Kendall/MIT station or to the Central Square station. Kendall/MIT is the closest stop to the campus; the walk from Central Square takes about 10 minutes.

Bus : The #1 bus stops at MIT on Massachusetts Avenue and provides transportation between Harvard Square and Dudley Square (in Boston). The CT1 bus is similar to the #1 bus but has a shorter route and limited stops; it runs along Mass. Ave. from Central Square to Boston Medical Center.

Shuttle : The EZ Ride shuttle runs to and from Boston’s North Station, with stops at Kendall Square and around MIT’s campus (Note: EZRide is not operated by the MBTA; fare is $2 cash per trip).

From Logan Airport

Taxi or rideshare : Taxi fare from the airport is about $35–$40, and a rideshare service can range from about $20–$35. During non-rush hour, the ride will take about 15 minutes; during rush hour, it may take 30 minutes or more.

Subway : From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes.

Parking in Cambridge and Boston can be expensive and hard to find. Whenever possible, park your car at your hotel and use public transportation [link to public transportation above] or a taxi/rideshare service. If you must drive to the campus, on- and off-street parking is available for a fee, but most public parking is not very close to the center of campus. More parking information is available from Parkopedia .

• Visiting prospective students may park in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other resources

• Accessibility map
• Self-guided walking tour map

There is plenty to see and do, both on campus and in the greater Boston area.

On the MIT campus

Stop by  Killian Court and the Great Dome , one of the most iconic spots on campus.

Take in the galleries and exhibits at the MIT Museum , where art, science, and technology intersect.

Explore public art on campus , including works by Picasso, Calder, and other major artists.

Visit the List Visual Arts Center , MIT’s contemporary arts museum.

Admire students’ creative work at the Wiesner Student Art Gallery .

Browse MIT’s special collections, including historical documents, rare books, and maps, at the Maihaugen Gallery of the MIT Libraries .

Learn about nautical engineering at the Hart Nautical Gallery , which houses one of the most important collections of nautical materials in the country.

Witness the work being done at the cutting edge of cancer research at the Koch Institute Public Galleries .

Delight in a display of hacks on the Charles M. Vest Student Street in the Stata Center .

Shop at the MIT Coop for MIT-branded apparel and other souvenirs.

Around Cambridge and Boston

Trace the footsteps of Boston’s founders on the Freedom Trail .

Quack your way through a duck tour .

Visit Fenway Park , home of the Boston Red Sox.

Learn about the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy at his namesake library.

Appreciate the classics at the Museum of Fine Arts , or get some hands-on learning at the Museum of Science .

Climb to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument for a panoramic view of Boston.

• Where to eat
• Where to stay

Welcome! 

To register for a visit, please select a visit day from the calendar and fill out the form with your info. And that’s it! We’ll be in touch soon with additional info to help you plan your day and remind you when it’s time for your visit. We can’t wait to meet you!  Session schedule:  Sessions take place Monday through Friday. If the calendar does not yet have the date you plan to visit, please check back a month from your desired date. 

No walk-in availability: All visitors must be pre-registered to attend Admissions programming. Walk in visitors will be provided with a self-guided walking tour map. 

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We are part of one of the coolest, most creative, and intellectually vibrant ecosystems on Earth.

Originally founded in Boston, MIT now makes its home in the city of Cambridge, a place the New York Times   says, “blends its erudite character with a rich serving of arts and culture.”

Our campus is situated in Kendall Square , a hub brimming with technology giants, biotechnology firms, and   startups. Ever evolving, the plans to develop our neighborhood are next-level cool.

But we aren’t all engineering and no play. Our campus is a mere 364.4 smoots (plus or minus one ear) across the Charles River to Boston, where foodies can indulge, sports fanatics can cheer, and history buffs can walk the streets of Paul Revere. We are also only a subway ride away from the beach and a short road trip to the Green Mountains or the White Mountains.

The bottom line: this city has something for everyone. We encourage you to come check it out for yourself.

Official Tours

Prospective students.

The Office of Admissions conducts information sessions followed by student-led campus tours for students, families, and groups. For more information on how to schedule, please contact the MIT Office of Admissions .

MIT Campus Map and Directions

• Interactive MIT map
• Getting to MIT

Unofficial Tours

• Self-guided walking tour
• Architectural tours
• Trademark tours

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Visiting MIT Physics

• People Directory
• Faculty Directory
• Faculty Awards
• History of MIT Physics
• Policies and Procedures
• Departmental Committees
• Academic Programs Team
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• Meet the Academic Programs Team
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• Astrophysics Theory
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• Quantum Gravity and Field Theory
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• Strong Interactions and Nuclear Theory
• Center for Theoretical Physics
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• Physics Journal: Fall 2023 Edition
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We welcome hearing from you if you are planning a visit to the Cambridge/Boston area and would like to visit the MIT Physics Department.

• Prospective undergrads can meet with our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, who will describe the program and undergraduate activities, and answer questions. We can also arrange for you to meet with a current student. Visit arrangements should be made in advance in order to ensure someone is available to meet with you. To request an appointment, contact [email protected] .
• Prospective graduate students have the opportunity to visit campus and speak with faculty and staff during our yearly Graduate Open House every Spring. Information about these events will be emailed directly to prospective students. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] .
• We do not arrange visits with faculty members , but you may contact research  labs and/or individual  faculty directly to ask about possibly meeting during your visit.

Information on visiting campus

Update as of December 2022 : While MIT is opening more of its buildings to the public, striving to return to an open campus some point in the future, many parts of campus are still restricted (except with MIT ID or Tim Ticket for event). Please visit these links to read up on updated pandemic visitor policies and current public entrances map (as of November 29, 2022).

• Visit MIT – General info on tours and visiting campus, along with maps, directions, and parking .
• MIT Welcome Center – at  292 Main Street in Kendall Square , conveniently located next to the Kendall/MIT MBTA subway station. The adjacent green space is also a great place to have lunch or take a break. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., excluding  MIT holidays  and Institute closures. 
• MIT Admissions Office – at the MIT Welcome Center, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, open from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Campus Tours and Info Sessions – Information on campus tour sign-ups or chart your own self-guided walking tour.
• What is it really like to be an MIT student? – Student perspectives and podcast.
• Ask a student! – Have questions about what it’s like to be an MIT student? Send an email to  [email protected]  and you’ll be matched with a current student who can answer your questions!

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FAQ: Visitors

Given ongoing covid-19 developments, is mit still open to visitors.

As of summer 2022, visitors are welcome in outdoor spaces on campus and may enter non-residential campus buildings while escorted. See the visitors policy for full details.

Find virtual tours, online information sessions, and other details at the MIT Admissions website .

Where can I park?

Parking in Cambridge can be challenging: it’s both expensive and hard to find. See more about getting here and getting around

Is there a campus map online? 

Yes: you can view the interactive campus map . Please also review the visitors’ pages for additional information about planning a trip to MIT.

What is the nearest airport?

Logan International Airport serves the Boston area.

What is the nearest train (AMTRAK) station?

South Station, Boston , is the closest train station. South Station is served by the MBTA Red Line, which connects to MIT at the MIT/Kendall stop.

What is the nearest subway stop?

The Kendall Square/MIT stop on the MBTA Red Line is the closest subway. The MIT campus is also served by several bus routes; visit the MBTA website for times and schedules.

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Mit sloan and the wider mit campus .

Take a tour of MIT Sloan. Our campus is a unique place built for a community of people inventing the future. Everywhere you look, you’ll see bright minds working together to make meaningful ideas matter in the world. This page is a resource for you to get a better sense of what our campus typically looks like. 

MIT Sloan Campus Tour

Welcome to our virtual tour of MIT Sloan's vibrant campus and community. Current students walk you around some of the places where you will spend most of your time as a student. Use this video to get a sense of what it looks like to be an MIT Sloan student.

MIT Sloan Facts and Figures

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degree and non-degree programs

Creating and Supporting a Sustainable Campus

savings in energy thanks to Building E62's green measures

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The Alfred P. Sloan School of Management began in 1914 as Course XV, Engineering Administration, at MIT, within the Department of Economics and Statistics.

         The MIT Campus

The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. On the  stage  or  field , in  makerspaces ,  living communities , and the surrounding area , MIT brings together talented people to learn, work, live, and play. MIT Sloan students regularly tap the wealth of MIT resources and often work closely across the Institute to bring new ideas from the lab to the marketplace. <-- Launch the slideshow for some quick highlights about the MIT campus.

An interactive map of the MIT campus

Where is MIT

Search the map to explore the MIT Campus and the Kendall Square neighborhood.

MIT Sloan is in the heart of Cambridge’s thriving Kendall Square neighborhood . The school is surrounded by biotech companies, tech giants, startups, and research labs, as well as a wide array of restaurants, outdoor activities, arts, music, and culture. And with nearly 60 colleges and universities in the Boston area, creative, intellectual energy is a key part of the fabric of the city. 

About the neighborhood

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