Past Programs

Cambridge Science Festival

April 13 - 22, 2018

Every April, as part of this city-wide festival, enjoy performances, learn about cutting-edge research, and meet scientists and engineers of all kinds.

How to Make a Superhero

April 22, 2017

Have you ever wondered what makes a superhero super? What is a supersuit made out of and how hard it is to maintain a secret identity?

Teen Science Café

December 2, 2017

Explore the science of sound and music at our Teen Science Cafe, a fun event connecting local teens with scientists and each other.

Take a peep at some unusual holograms rarely before shown in public. Arouse your interest in these mesmerizing 3-D images and hear from art & scientific experts. Crafted cocktails and other decadent treats on hand. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Nautical Night

March 30, 2017

An evening of conversation, demonstrations, and celebration of the sea.

Girls Day

March 10, 2018, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Each November and March we honor the contributions of women in science and encourage young girls to stay excited about all things STEM.

Feb Fest

February 19–24, 2018

Enjoy February school holiday week at the MIT Museum with hands-on learning activities and demonstrations each day.

Love and Other Entanglements

February 10, 2017

Join us for a pre-Valentine’s Day warm-up event featuring stories, live music and a little theater.

MIT Can Talk Oratory Competition

February 3, 2018, 1-2 p.m.

Watch MIT students, staff, and community members compete for over $1000 in cash and prizes as they each share a five-minute talk about “Taking Risks.” Vote for your favorite competitor and hear tales by local storytellers.

Science Showdown: Trivia Night

December 8, 2016

Challenge your science side! Join us for a night of science trivia and short talks by science researchers. See how you'll fare with categories ranging from anatomy to astronomy!

Beers and Gears

November 12, 2016

Grab a friend and a beer, and enjoy an evening of tinkering and building a Rube Goldberg device. Whether you are a novice or master builder we’ll have the supplies you need to construct your link.

MIT The Campus Guide - Book Talk and Signing

November 2, 2016

Join us for a book-talk and signing with Douglass Shand-Tucci, author of MIT: The Campus Guide.

How to Make a Superhero

April 22, 2017

Have you ever wondered what makes a superhero super? What is a supersuit made out of and how hard it is to maintain a secret identity?

Living in the Future

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 6 - 8 p.m.

When Science Fiction Meets Science Reality

Open Style Lab Showcase

August 13, 2016, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Explore the interactive clothing solutions that student teams in Open Style Lab worked intensively to develop this summer, and meet the unique clients who inspired their user-centered designs. Included wit

CCTV Youth Media Student Showcase

August 11, 2016, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for engaging videos produced by Cambridge Community Television's Summer Media Institute students. Free.

Community Art Center Student Showcase

August 9, 2016, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Explore wonderful works of art created this summer by teens supported by Cambridge's Community Arts Center. Free.

Dimensions of Doctor Who

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

What do you get when you combine the TARDIS, a sonic screwdriver, and local scientists? An evening dedicated to exploring the science of Doctor Who! Hear from researchers who will share how their work is bringing our world closer to that of the Doctor’s.

Bacterial Bonanza

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

There's more than meets the eye when it comes to microbiomes: the microscopic communities of bacteria that live in our bodies, food and environment. Come to "speed geek" your way through the MIT Museum and learn from the experts about the microbiomes that shape our world!