Today we returned to Harvard for the college admissions info sessions and tour. For context, my husband went to grad school and I worked there back in the late 1990s so it holds a special place in our hearts. The campus is so peaceful and charming, and we loved learning more specifically about Harvard College. Highly recommend giving Harvard Yard a visit, even if just for learning about its history and enjoying its beautiful campus! We also paid a visit to the Harvard Art Museum and took a tour of the Munch exhibit (which leaves toward the end of July), which we also enjoyed.

Best school in the world. Great place to visit!

It is everything its reputation promises. Prepare to spend at least a day in the library alone, and another day or two in the museums.

It's Harvard and now that we've met the members of the community first hand, we can tell it will be an amazing experience for our son. A few snaps of Annenberg Hall and Wigglesworth.

The best community I have ever been a part of! It’s actually funny how Google Maps just randomly asked me to review Harvard, because I could write an entire book about my experience here. But, in short: Harvard is about the people you meet, and they are some of the nicest, most helpful, and most brilliant individuals you’ll ever meet in your life.

Great place to visit. And if your guide is Andreas you will enjoy it even more.

Visiting Harvard University was an unforgettable experience. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with a perfect mix of historic architecture and modern facilities. You can really feel the tradition and prestige everywhere you walk. I was impressed by how welcoming and helpful everyone was, from staff to students. There are so many fascinating places to explore, like the libraries, museums, and the famous Harvard Yard. Even as a visitor, you get a sense of the inspiring atmosphere and the passion for learning that defines this place. I highly recommend stopping by if you have the chance—it’s a landmark full of history, culture, and incredible energy.

The bustling center of Harvard with a wide array of campus stores, bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants. I couldn't find the Dewey Chetem and Howe sign (I thought it had been preserved), but that did not detract from the overall scene. Subway station right below makes for easy visiting.

Had such a great time walking around Harvard Square on a gorgeous, sunny Sunday. This place is so charming and has a lively, fun vibe. There are tons of little shops and cafes to pop into, and the restaurants offer a great variety. It's the perfect spot for a casual stroll, and being right next to Harvard University makes the whole experience feel even more special. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore Cambridge!

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ Harvard Square: A Lively Hub of Charm & Intellect! 📚☕ bustling! It's a must-visit for anyone in the Boston area looking for a unique and lively experience! ✨ Harvard Square is truly a fantastic place to explore, and I usually have an amazing time whenever I visit! It's such a vibrant, energetic hub right in the heart of Cambridge. You can feel the history and the intellectual buzz from Harvard University all around you. 🧠🏛️ There's so much to do here! I absolutely love browsing the unique bookstores 📖, grabbing a coffee at one of the many cozy cafes ☕, and just people-watching. The mix of students, locals, and tourists creates a really dynamic atmosphere. Plus, the variety of shops and restaurants means there's always something new to discover, whether you're looking for a quick bite or a nice dinner. 🛍️🍽️ It's almost perfect, but sometimes it can get really crowded, especially on weekends, which can make navigating a bit tricky. Parking can also be a challenge if you're driving. 🚗💨 But honestly, those are minor points when you consider all the charm and excitement Harvard Square offers.

This place is a lively and welcoming place in Cambridge, right next to Harvard University. It is often the first stop for visitors who want to explore the campus and enjoy the atmosphere of student life. In the center of the square, you will find the Harvard stop of the Red Line subway, which makes it very convenient to reach from Boston. In the afternoon, the square feels relaxed and full of energy. People sit at the Smith Center to read books or play chess, while others shop at the Harvard Coop bookstore. The area is always busy but not overwhelming, with a nice balance of students, locals, and tourists. If you arrive in the morning, you can see student guides standing at the entrance of the subway station. They offer walking tours of Harvard, sharing interesting stories and history about the university. These tours are a good way to learn about the school while enjoying a friendly conversation with current students. Harvard Square also has many cafés, restaurants, and small shops. You can stop for coffee, try different kinds of food, or buy souvenirs with the Harvard name. The mix of old brick buildings and new modern spaces makes the square look charming and unique.

Stopped in to Harvard to see the campus and stood by their gift store. Cute campus...busy as expected. We went mid November when the leaves were still changing and the weather was chilly but not horrible.

A bustling and historic center, Harvard Square is full of charm, excellent cafes, bookstores, and exciting street entertainment. Ideal for taking a walk, shopping, and taking in the intellectual ambiance of Cambridge.

It's incredible fascinating place, full of academic vibes and spirit of knowledge. The most favorite place in Cambridge. Love it❤️

A great place full of amazing items, and one of a kind finds. From the iconic dinosaur bones to the impressive room of gemstones and educational displays it was fun for the whole family. When we went there wasn't many people working and it took a while to find a map. Sometimes it was easy to get turned around. And some of the more popular displays lead to a bottle neck of sorts. Definitely worth checking out. Parking was hard to find, but that's to be expected. We will be back again!

Great experience! Shout out to the staff for delivering on positivity! Love this building and its exquisite architecture. Beautifully curated collections. My teenage granddaughter truly enjoyed visiting. The exhibition on climate change is a must see! Especially pleased with the many areas provided for sitting and taking a short pause. Looking forward to our next visit.

A must see museum if your into anything natural and earthy. Each section was well defined and clear making touring very easy. Additionally the coat hangers and lockers for guests who did not want to carry items was a nice touch. I particularly enjoyed the gemstone and crystal section of the museum, but also enjoyed the dinosaur display! The museum features a lot of animals and if you struggle to breath in dustier spaces than the mammal display may not be the most suiting spot, but still a sight to behold.

I went to see mostly Blaschka glass flower collection, and if you never seen glass flowers and plants photos included might change your mind to come and visit. The rest of the museum is equally incredible, and $15 is very accessible. The geology collection is extraordinary as well.

The glass flower collection has been on my favorites list. It's just amazing how it was done for each piece. With their wonderful curator, everything becomes lively! And the mineral and Jem stones collection just opened my eyes. They are even better than the Smithsonian's collections.

Very nice museum. Lots of great exhibits and very reasonably priced if you are looking to do something fun and educational as a couple or with the family. Saw lots of mom and dads with the kiddies having fun. The animal exhibit is always my fav.

I had heard of the famous glass flowers before but seeing the Blaschka glass flower collection in person here was lifechanging. I genuinely believe that they have changed the trajectory of my artistic practice. The quick pictures I took couldn't even begin to do the models justice, what a joy the whole experience was. The gem and mineral collection was also superb!

Really cool campus. There are tons of things happening including free events. I usually just go to the dome and take a picture but there is so much more to explore including free art museum.

Our family would recommend the free info session and campus tour to any prospective student. Moving from one part of campus to another took less time than expected. We would have enjoyed seeing a dorm room but it sounds like each dorm is unique so it may not be very helpful.

It was a top dream and so far away from my life! Heard some stories about it. Feel like pity that I did not try harder when I was younger;)

I came to MIT for a residential week on a certification. First of all, the level of the people and professors involved in the certification is outstanding. I've learned a lot from them. Second, the campus is spectacular.

Its alright, I usually just go to develop Ai every sunday... nothing special I Build Human-Centered Ai Systems when I am not eating delicious food 😋

My children *loved* Research Science Institute at MIT and strongly considered attending there (both were admitted). Now that MIT has turned down the trumpExtortion, I have even more respect for this institution. Perhaps now they will consider graduate school there. Thank you, MIT.

Went there on a tour that came with my competition. The people there are quite nice. I love how the classrooms are all numbered.

Charles River Esplanade in downtown Boston is easily one of my favorite spots in the city! This park stretches along the Charles River, offering stunning views of both Cambridge and Boston’s Back Bay skyline. The sunset views here are absolutely breathtaking—think sailboats gliding across the water, warm pastel skies, and vibrant reflections. It's the perfect place to catch golden hour in the city! You can stroll, jog, bike, or simply relax on one of the floating docks or benches. The Esplanade also features iconic landmarks like the Hatch Memorial Shell, lush lawns, and quiet gardens that make it a peaceful urban retreat. On warm days, you’ll spot locals reading by the river, families picnicking, and rowers gliding by. And views of MIT and Harvard across the river just add to the scenic charm—especially as the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape, a scenic workout route, or a spectacular sunset backdrop, the Esplanade delivers. Highly recommended!

This place truly has something for everyone — whether you’re into running, walking, picnics, water activities, or just enjoying the city skyline views. It has it all! Even the occasional weekend dance sessions! Absolutely love it. I absolutely love visiting here, no matter the season.

Nice place to take a walk or run and escape the madness of the city. Quite a few homeless people though, would be nice if the city could solve their obvious problem they have, not sure how but that’s why I’m not in charge of a city. Overall if you are in town and looking a nice place to escape the city this is a pretty good spot.

Fabulous place to see the waterfront. Lots of public art, benches and playgrounds. Very accessible and safe

I frequent this area often, I love it over here. I walk or ride my bike on the bike path that goes along the charles river. There are great spots to stop and take a rest or relax for the day. Maybe throw a hammock up in a tree. The ice cream truck goes through there so you can grab a snack or refreshment. There is a cool playground for the kids to have fun at. The also have all kinds of events at the shell sometimes they play movies there and everyone can sit on the grass and enjoy themselves. Its a great place to go. You can rent boats or kayaks from the boathouse over there which looks like a lot of fun. There are some beautiful sunsets and views for photos. I cant say enough good things about this place. Its a nice place to go.

Beautiful area to walk, run, bike, or relax. The view over the river is lovely. Go in April when the cherry blossoms are blooming and you won't be disappointed!

No shortage of good vibes at this iconic Boston riverwalk. On a clear sky evening in the warmer months, the docks and benches are filled with people from all over taking in the romantic scenery with sunset. Even in the winter with the cold river as a backdrop, the Esplanade remains a place to seek solitude in our bustling city. For a special experience, visit during the 4th of July celebrations.

An amazing experience! The MIT Museum offers a perfect mix of science, technology, and creativity. I loved the interactive exhibits and the fascinating stories behind the innovations. Great for anyone curious about how ideas shape our world. Definitely worth visiting.

Amazing science and technology museum! Will definitely inspire you to do high quality research in your area. You can easily spend 2-3 h here. Lot of good information to read if you're interested. Engineering students and graduate students might really enjoy the exhibits. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

The MIT Museum felt like a museum made up of the work of graduate students and recent MIT graduates, including work relating to the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Biology. This was alongside interactive installations and some rare, vintage items. There were also more artistic installations, so overall it was quite varied in its offerings. I would say it did not blow me away completely, though I did enjoy several parts of it. It was also a bit small to my liking, just two floors and one of the floors (the 3rd) was around half. Worth a visit nonetheless and it gets you in the MIT engineering and hacking culture but also the wonder of biological discovery and CRISPR.

Is it terrible of me to say that I miss some of the older exhibits and enjoyed the museum more prior to the renovation? I know that sounds awful! But the small nature of the other museum and some of the exhibits, such as the kinetic machines, were really attractive and fun, and this one seems as if it is somehow more sterile. It also seemed as if the older museum really catered more for inquisitive adults, and this museum had children running all over the place! There are so many museums and exhibits in the city that really cater to children, that it would be wonderful to have a museum that is more suitable for adults. I have children; they are older now, and I’m not anti-children, but the older museum felt more adult – focused. This one also felt like it was singing the praises of MIT more, which is great, that’s why we’re there, but I would love to know what the researchers are up to, without having an interactive exhibit that asked me what I like most about MIT. I really don’t know what I like most about MIT, because I don’t attend MIT. And the exhibit asked me for adjectives to describe MIT. I think that feels more like an assignment for the students and professors, and perhaps that’s the point of this new museum? Perhaps it’s supposed to be a hub for MIT students and professors and also…visitors. Regardless, bring back more exhibits that are interactive/movement based. Again, I’m returning to the kinetic exhibit, but have things that we can really watch and engage in, rather than looking at an object and having the explanation next to it on the wall. Yes, there were a few things to engage in, especially with the AI section, but we can write a collaborative poem with AI at home. I’m wondering how they could make things more interactive and also capture the attention of the adults. I was there with my 22-year-old son, who is a stem guy and is majoring in stem in college, and he just didn’t seem to feel it had a lot to offer either. Also, the last time I was there, I went by the gift shop and bought some periodic table of the elements bags and mugs etc. Now my daughter is a chemist at the Mayo Clinic, I was so excited to run in the gift shop and grab a bunch of chemistry items, and the gift shop instead had lots of kids toys in it. It was fairly disappointing. I would love it to be more Stem related and less about the dehydrated ice cream that you can get when you visit the Smithsonian Museums in DC. Not really even MIT related. Just stuff you’d find in any children’s tech museum gift shop. I did manage to find a chemistry-related glass and a game of chemistry flux. Also, I would’ve loved to have seen some more of their robotics. They have some on display at the museum of science, why could we not watch some of them on display here? Overall, an underwhelming experience. Would hope for more adult and interactive and challenging exhibits in the future, and let’s tilt the gift shop to be things that would be less children- focused as well. This isn’t really a children’s museum, is it? Or perhaps I’m missing the point, and it is supposed to be now.

If you are a MIT student I highly recommend that you visit the Museum at some point. It is highly unqiue and provides a gateway into the MIT way (P.S its free for students!). If you are visiting the area the MIT Museum offers great exhibits that are both timeless and unique to the current state of the world/technology. Great for kids and families!

Lots of exhibitions and I liked that science was combined with art. It was a good afternoon to spend. There were also live demos.

A waste of time and money for me. So sorry. I thought I'd see real explanations of AI, robotics, etc but instead of that I saw walls of text and unmoving exhibits like old rulers, robotic hand, and circuits. Yes, they could be there but without cutting edge science and real explanations (not looped videos ) it could be so much better. Just not that visual or breakthrough, I guess . And btw, there is a war with 'dangerous white males' throughout texts in the museum. Disappointed.