Kendall Square
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Kendall Square

Kendall Square
1 - 2 hours

About This Exhibition

Kendall Square has transformed from an industrial area into what's been called "the most innovative square mile on the planet." Home to MIT, cutting-edge biotech companies, tech startups, and world-class restaurants, Kendall Square represents Cambridge's innovation economy. Public art installations, modern architecture, and a vibrant dining scene make it worth exploring beyond the lab coats.

Exhibition Highlights

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Innovation hub with tech and biotech companies
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Modern architecture and public art
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Excellent restaurants and breweries
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MIT adjacency and energy
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MIT Museum and Kendall Square Cinema

Visitor's Advisory

  • 1.Start at the MIT Museum for context
  • 2.Check out the Musical Swings near the T station
  • 3.Excellent restaurant scene - Row 34, Batifol, Area Four
  • 4.Visit during innovation week (May) for special events
  • 5.Walk along Main Street for public art
  • 6.Combine with MIT campus tour

Arriving by Rail

Kendall/MIT
0 minute walk
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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Always accessible

Admission

Free

Address

Main St & Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays for bustling energy. Evenings for dining scene.

Accessibility

Fully accessible urban area

Official Website

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Kendall Square

Innovation hub meets modern dining

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Curator's Note

A photograph is obligatory. A moment of reflection, optional but recommended.

Guide to Cambridge

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