Broad Discovery Center

03/26/2026

Celebrate DNA Day with the Broad Discovery Center at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard! We'll have drop-in DNA activities throughout the day for all ages, and public 30 minute tours at 1 pm and 3 pm.

Make a day of it, and check out the MIT Museum's DNA program, just a block away! You can even earn some swag by competing in our joint scavenger hunt. DNA Day activities are included with your MIT Museum admission, and free at the Broad Discovery Center.

02/09/2026

Visit us in the Broad Discovery Center this February to learn about Broad science and to make a valentine for your favorite science-enthusiast!

02/03/2026

Please note: the Broad Discovery Center will be closed on Thursday, February 5 for a special event.

01/08/2026

Please note: the Broad Discovery Center will be closed on Saturday, January 10, 2026 due to building maintenance.

10/21/2025

This Thursday! Register at: https://broadinstitute.swoogo.com/DAD2025

Can you survive a zombie outbreak? Join the Broad Discovery Center for a free, interactive event in partnership with Operation Outbreak on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6-8 pm.

Visitors will take part in a fictional infectious disease outbreak through hands-on stations across the museum floor.

Enjoy face painting, music from a DJ, and light snacks while learning how infectious diseases spread, how countermeasures work, and more.

Participants should be ages 12 and up and must have their own smartphone to participate in the simulation. Advanced registration is required.

Register here: https://broadinstitute.swoogo.com/DAD2025

10/01/2025

Can you survive a zombie outbreak? Join the Broad Discovery Center for a free, interactive event in partnership with Operation Outbreak on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6-8 pm.

Visitors will take part in a fictional infectious disease outbreak through hands-on stations across the museum floor.

Enjoy face painting, music from a DJ, and light snacks while learning how infectious diseases spread, how countermeasures work, and more.

Participants should be ages 12 and up and must have their own smartphone to participate in the simulation. Advanced registration is required.

Register here: https://broadinstitute.swoogo.com/DAD2025

08/25/2025

07/30/2025

Join us tomorrow!

The Broad Discovery Center, located at 415 Main Street in Cambridge, MA, offers a variety of free events and programs, including tours, interactive exhibits, and public talks.

07/24/2025

Join us for a science story time at the Broad Discovery Center on July 31 from 11 am - 12 pm. Sit and listen to a favorite book read by one of our scientist volunteers, followed by an arts and craft project inspired by the story. Afterwards, visitors are welcome to explore the museum and book fair. This program is designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

The Broad Discovery Center, located at 415 Main Street in Cambridge, MA, offers a variety of free events and programs, including tours, interactive exhibits, and public talks.

07/17/2025

Learn about your pet's behavior with Darwin's Ark and the Broad Discovery Center

07/02/2025

Join us for a Pet Science Fair on Saturday, July 19, 10 AM–5 PM, at the Broad Discovery Center and MIT Museum.

In collaboration with the Darwin’s Ark team at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, we’re offering hands-on activities to explore the fascinating science of cats and dogs. You can even sign your pet up to be part of a community science project!

Bring your curiosity, but please leave your four-legged friends at home. This event is for humans only.

Learn more: broad.io/BDCPets

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