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Massachusetts Institute of Technology  /  MIT Museum
Building N51   265 Massachusetts Avenue   Cambridge, MA 02139
Open Daily 10am – 5pm  /  Closed Major Holidays

The New Harold "Doc" Edgerton
Digital Collections

Photo: Sampling MIT poster

.30 Bullet Piercing an Apple, 1964; Harold Edgerton, Courtesy Harold Edgerton Archives

 

The Museum recently opened a new display filled with Edgerton artifacts and memorabilia. You'll also find computers to access the exciting new Edgerton Digital Collections, strobe lights used to make Edgerton's iconic photographs, and a new "piddler" machine donated by the Edgerton Center at MIT.

 

Edgerton Digital Collections

 

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Exhibitions

This fall at the MIT Museum a number of exhibits relating to the most recent research at MIT are on display in Sampling MIT. Opening November 14 - Visionary Engineer, Harold Edgerton which will feature the new Edgerton online archive. And don't miss the popular Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT, filled with artifacts from the Museum's collections.

 

Programs

The MIT Museum showcases scientists, researchers, and MIT students in a variety of programs throughout the year. Please drop by for talks, lectures, discussions and demonstrations for adults and families.

 



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Photo Credit: Donna Covney/MIT

CURIOUS?

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Cambridge Science Festival
Presented by the MIT Museum
April 24 - May 2, 2010

Experience nine jam-packed days showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science, technology, engineering and math. Mark your calendar, tell your friends, and prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and amazed by the latest and most outlandish discoveries. We take curiosity to a whole new level!

CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE CURIOUS!

Multimedia

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The MIT Museum: Ideas in the Making
Featured videos

Preview your visit to the MIT Museum by watching this short movie.

Watch the popular Soap Box talks online

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MIT 150 Exhibition

MIT 150 Exhibition

MIT 150 Exhibition
An interactive website

Join us in creating the MIT 150 Exhibition! Whether you are a student, faculty member, alum, staff or another interested party, you can nominate and discuss your favorite pieces of MIT history.

VISIT THE 150 EXHIBITION SITE

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