Want to learn more about the scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs who made Cambridge one of the most innovative places in the world?About this Event
Want to learn more about the scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs who made Cambridge one of the most innovative places in the world? Join us November 6th at 2:30 PM for a special Friday afternoon tour of The Innovation Trail, hosted by Scott Kirsner of WBUR + MassLive. Tix are "donate what you can."
We'll visit several indoor spaces to stay warm, play bingo as we go (there will be prizes), and talk about:
• The true history of NASA in Kendall Square
• Why our tour route was once known as "Confectioner's Row" (and yes, there will be candy tasting as part of this tour)
• The culture of pranking or "hacks" at MIT
• How an MIT lab helped win World War II
• The first "long distance" phone call, from Boston to Cambridge
• How MIT almost got acquired by Harvard
• Cambridge's major contributions to the Human Genome Project
• How Google wound up being a major employer in Cambridge
• And a whole lot more.
We'll start at the MIT Museum in Kendall Square, just above the Kendall Square T station. (And there's a cafe next door, Ripple, if you need a cup of coffee or tea!) We'll conclude near Central Square and Toscanini's Ice Cream.
If you're new to Boston this fall... or if you're a native but you want to learn more about your city, this tour is for you! The tour will run 90 minutes.
We're proud that our walking tour earned a "Best of Boston" award from Boston Magazine in 2023.
You can donate any amount to participate in this tour to support The Innovation Trail's mission: telling the story of past pioneers and breakthroughs, and getting future generations excited about careers in STEM. (Our typical ticket prices are $25 for adults and $15 for students.)
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Event venue
MIT Museum, 314 Main Street, Cambridge, United States
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