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MIT List Visual Arts Center, MIT
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MIT List Visual Arts Center

  • 4.4252 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A calm, spacious contemporary art space on MIT's campus showcasing rotating exhibitions and site-specific installations. Visit for thoughtful, experimental works, architecturally interesting galleries, and a quiet place to explore modern art and public projects. Expect minimal crowds, clear labeling, and opportunities for photography and reflection.

Quick answers

MIT List Visual Arts Center in short

When is MIT List Visual Arts Center open?

Mon closed; Tue 12–6 PM; Wed–Thu 12–7 PM; Fri–Sun 12–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit MIT List Visual Arts Center?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is MIT List Visual Arts Center indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Where is MIT List Visual Arts Center?

20 Ames St,Cambridge, MA 02142.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tue 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
12–6 PM
wednesday
12–7 PM
thursday
12–7 PM
friday
12–6 PM
saturday
12–6 PM
sundayToday
12–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 MIT List Visual Arts Center
  2. 2 MIT Museum · 3 min
  3. 3 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 12 min
  4. 4 Charles River Esplanade · 15 min
  5. 5 Sonia Live Music Venue · 19 min
20 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142(opens the map)DirectionsTo MITCall+16172534680Websitelistart.mit.edu

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 252 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around MIT

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.