MIT Sounding and MIT Music & Theater Arts Present Terry Riley 90th Birthday: In C at MIT Evan Ziporyn, Ambient Orchestra & Friends Thomas Tull Concert HallCelebrate Terry Riley’s 90th birthday with a powerful communal performance of his minimalist masterpiece In C, brought to life by Evan Ziporyn, Gamelan Galak Tika, Ambient Orchestra, and a wide constellation of Boston-area musicians. Held in MIT’s stunning new performance hall, this event honors Riley’s groundbreaking influence and the unifying power of pulse, pattern, and collective sound. Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical energy, spontaneity, and joyful connection.Interesting in participating? In C was made to be shared! If you're a musician and want to take part — whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth — contact zipo@mit.edu to find out how you can be part of the performance.

On view in the Hayden Library Loft (Floor 1M) May 12 - September 30, 2025Throughout her life, Katharine Dexter McCormick widened the horizons of what was possible for women. A suffragist, philanthropist, and scientist, she broke boundaries from an early age, becoming one of the first women to graduate from MIT. She later went on to fund McCormick Hall, the first on-campus dormitory for women at MIT. Learn more about the exhibit

February 26, 2025 - September 4, 2025Hidden within MIT’s Distinctive Collections, many architectural elements from the earliest days of the Institute’s architecture program still survive as part of the Rotch Art Collection. Among the artworks that conservators salvaged was a set of striking windows of gypsum and stained-glass, dating to the late 18th- to 19th c. Ottoman Empire. This exhibition illuminates the life of these historic windows, tracing their refracted histories from Egypt to MIT, their ongoing conservation, and the cutting-edge research they still prompt.The Maihaugen Gallery (14N-130) is open Monday through Thursday, 10am - 4pm, excluding Institute holidays.

Join a member of our Visitor Experience Team for this 45-minute introductory tour of the MIT Museum. Learn about the collection, our history, and get your questions answered by our gallery experts. Space is limited, please speak to a visitor experience representative at the admission desk when purchasing museum tickets if you would like to participate in the tour.Every Wednesday at 11am Free with museum admission

Join us for a BYO lunch event to gather with colleagues and enjoy the best of MIT's campus in the summer. All are welcome to attend, and feel free to bring colleagues looking to escape their desk! Let's enjoy good food and great company together.RSVP for a reminder and instructions on where to meet. We will also keep you updated if we have to make a quick change due to weather!