April Vacation at MIT Museum

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming. The museum has a number of activities and pop-up surprises planned for the week of April 17-23. See our week-at-glance calendar to view the extended hours and additions for our drop-in activities, and check out the teen and family workshops listed below.

Workshops include:

Monday, April 21

• 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 1:30-4:00pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts

Tuesday, April 22

• 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 1:30-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
• 3:00-4:00pm, Family Workshop: Social Robots & AI

Wednesday, April 23

• 11:00AM-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 1:30-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
• 3:00-4:30pm, Family Workshop: Stop Motion

Thursday, April 24

• 11:00AM-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 1:30-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
• 2:30-4:30pm, Learning Lab: Exoplanet Drop-in
  Astronomers are using NASA’s space telescopes to discover new planets beyond our solar system. Hone your scientific sleuthing skills with researchers from MIT Kavli Institute as you decode the signals from space and unravel exoplanets’ mysteries.

Friday, April 25

• 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 1:30-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
• 2:00-3:00pm, Gallery Cart: Cat or Dog?

Saturday, April 26 - DNA Day!

• Learn more about DNA Day and view the full schedule here.

Sunday, April 27

• 10:30am-12:00pm, Exchange: Microscopy
• 12:30-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Chain Reaction

Additionally there are activities, showcases, idea hub, gallery tours and activities that make MIT a great destination for vacation week!