Every April, as part of this city-wide festival, we invite you to join us for daily activities and events that explore the possibilities of science and other STEM topics.
Public Programs
Explore the fascinating world of MIT—cutting-edge research, engineering, and innovations—at performances, talks, programs, hands-on workshops, festivals, and more. Learn more about our public programs.
Workshops
Inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and art in students grades 6–12. Our hands-on workshops include a guided introduction to related museum exhibitions and current research at MIT. Also available for adult and senior groups by request. Learn more about our workshops.
Volunteering
Are you passionate about science, technology, and art? Would you enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with museum visitors of all ages? Join our education and public programs team as a volunteer! Learn more about volunteering.
Featured and Special Events
March 14, 2020
Each November and March, we honor the contributions of women in science and encourage girls to stay excited about all things STEM.
Feb 13, Mar 24, Apr 21, 2020, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a unique workshop on the physics of light and photography as part of the Museum’s ongoing program series related to The Polaroid Project.
Weekends
Second Saturday of each month through June 2020
Explore The Polaroid Project with guest scientists, artists, and designers who will share their unique perspectives on particular aspects of the exhibition. Limited tickets will be available at 1:30 p.m.
Spring 2020
Drop-by and gather around a scanning electron microscope (SEM) on loan to the Museum.
Ongoing
Explore topics in design and engineering with artistic circuits, 3D printing, chain reactions, and a variety of other creative, hands-on activities.
School Vacation Fun
February 17 – 22, 2020
Join us for Feb Fest, our annual celebration during February school vacation, with daily hands-on activities, workshops, and more.
What's on!
Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 15
Museum Store closed
