Location: Cambridge
Top Things to do in Cambridge
Top 10 Art Galleries in Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA)
Home to two of America's most prestigious universities, Cambridge exudes a certain intellectual quirkiness. A mix of historical haunts, student hang-outs, alternative art and culture venues, vintage clothing shops, bookstores and ethnic restaurants, the city is, well, really cool. Although it is located just across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has a distinct vibe that is noticeable immediately. Start at Harvard Square, a hub of activity and mishmash of trendy stores, outdoor cafes and colorful local characters. Pick up a walking tour map at the visitors information booth in the center of the Square. The route will take you past many important landmarks including the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Tory Row and the Longfellow National Historic Site. Harvard University offers student-led tours through the illustrious buildings and monuments of its sprawling campus. Art and architecture buffs should meander around the M.I.T campus, which includes outdoor sculptures by masters such as Picasso and 20th-century buildings designed by modern greats like Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei. Along the way, browse through bookstores, stop to watch street performers and grab a coffee at an outdoor café to take in all this captivating city has to offer.
Restaurants in Cambridge
1. The Cooper Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Cambridge Artists’ Cooperative
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Cambridge Artists’ Cooperative is located in famous Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1988, we remain an artist owned and operated Gallery of Contemporary American Craft showcasing the work of over 200 artists from across the USA.
Reviewed By Neuron18 - Newton, United States
This shop is situated right off one of the main streets of Harvard Square. They feature crafts by local artists and other hand made goods as well. I saw well done jewelry (but very little gold), excellent leather, glass and many textiles. The shop is quiet and the service is welcoming and warm. A place to see beautiful workmanship, and to shop for unusual and very appealing items.
3. Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. MIT Museum
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4.0 based on 671 reviews
PLEASE NOTE: The MIT Museum is closed until further notice as we monitor the rapidly changing concerns associated with COVID-19. Visit our website for updates and stay well! The MIT Museum presents temporary and permanent exhibitions at the nexus of art, science, and technology, as well as events, programs, and weekend demonstrations. People from around the world come to visit and learn about kinetic art, artificial intelligence, and original research that has shaped the world. FebFest and the Cambridge Science Festival fill winter and spring school vacation weeks, while the very fun "Friday After Thanksgiving" chain reaction event is held nearby at an MIT gymnasium, while produced by the Museum. The MIT Museum also has a science-themed store, and the galleries are available for small functions. Located in the Central Square Cultural District the MIT Museum is surrounded by unique restaurants, theaters, music venues and a renowned local ice cream store. Look for our yellow chairs!
Reviewed By soli1501 - Tel Aviv, Israel
If you or your kids are in any way inclined towards technology and its many applications - this place is a must! This was our 4th (or 5th? or maybe 6th?) visit as a family in this museum in ten years, and as wlways - it was great. Give the visit 1-2 hours (depends how lond you're going to be stuck in the museum shop... in our case it was very long, and cost quite a bit!). The exhibitions on the first floor are always interesting, and the second floor has the beloved machines/sculptures of Arthur Garson.
5. MIT List Visual Arts Center
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
As the contemporary art museum at MIT, the List Center presents a dynamic program of six to nine special exhibitions in its galleries annually, including a program of evolving site-specific work by emerging artists known as List Projects, as well as a broad range of educational programs, events, and scholarly publications.
6. Gallery 263
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Gallery 263 advances the endeavors of artists and performers, while fostering public engagement, enrichment, and exchange. Functioning as a creative nexus, Gallery 263 provides a contemporary voice for the arts in Cambridge and regional communities. Through diverse programs including juried shows, artist-curated exhibits, music, dramatic arts, and residencies, Gallery 263 empowers artists and nurtures innovation.
7. Fresh Pond Clay Works
Small ceramics gallery with a selection from some of the best potters in the Boston area.
8. Cambridge Art Association
It is the mission of the Cambridge Art Association to build a vibrant community through visual art: connecting individuals and facilitating dialogue among artists and art lovers of all ages and backgrounds. CAA exhibits quality works of art and seeks to enrich lives and engage art enthusiasts and collectors
9. Zeitgeist Gallery
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Out of the Blue Art Gallery
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2.0 based on 2 reviews
