For Families and Young People

We hold annual programs for families and young people throughout the year. Descriptions of these are listed below:

Summer Demonstration and Activities
Demonstrations and activities are offered in a number of areas of the MIT Museum on a rotating basis over the summer. Figure out how DNA works with our lego models, experiment with building a flying machine, or experience the unique facets of creating light graffiti. Please check the MIT Museum calendar for future schedules.

February Vacation Week
Every year during the MA school vacation week (just after President's Day) the Museum celebrates National Engineering Month by organizing engineering specific workshops and demonstrations usually with MIT students leading the way. In 2009, our focus was on robotics; we offered daily tours and demonstrations, as well as a hands-on Lego Mindstorm NXT workshop.

Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction
On the day after Thanksgiving, adults and children come together at MIT to witness the birth of an enormous chain reaction machine, in the style of Rube Goldberg. Participants link their homemade mini chain reactions together forming one mega chain reaction – set off at the end by host sculptor Arthur Ganson as the event's thrilling culmination.

Cambridge Science Festival
The Cambridge Science Festival is a 10-day celebration of science and technology with over 150+ events - including lectures, performances, exhibitions, etc. - throughout the city. The MIT Museum hosts many of these events, for a range of audiences, including families and young people. Please visit our CSF page for a more detailed list of this year's programs.