Directions

The Distinctive Collections Reading Room is located in MIT’s Building 14*, Room 118. We are in the north wing of the building, facing Eastman Court and Building 18.

There are two public entrances to Building 14:

• In the southwest corner of Building 14, accessible from Memorial Dr.
• In the northeast corner of Building 14, facing McDermott Court (pedestrian access only).

The Reading Room is less than 0.4 miles from the MBTA Kendall/MIT subway train stop.

Street address:
MIT Distinctive Collections

160 Memorial Drive
Building 14N, Room 118
Cambridge, MA 02139

*Please note there is also a Building E14 on MIT’s campus. The Distinctive Collections Reading Room is in 14, in the north wing of the same building that houses Hayden Library.

Biking

Blue Bikes
There are several Blue Bike docks located near the Reading Room:

• Main St. and Ames St.
• Carleton St. at Amherst St. (Next to MIT Health and the MIT Media Lab)

Bike racks
There are bike racks located near both entrances to Building 14. We recommend using bike locks to secure your bike.

Public Transportation

Subway:
Take the MBTA Red Line to the Kendall/MIT station

Bus:
The 64, 68, and 85 lines stop at the Kendall/MIT station. The #1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue, about 0.5 miles away. The free EZRide shuttle stops on Ames St. near Main St.

Parking

Parking in Cambridge is expensive and hard to find. Whenever possible, we suggest you use public transportation or a rideshare or taxi service.

Nearby parking options include metered 2-hour parking on Memorial Drive or parking garages. Rates vary depending on the length of time in the garage, but can run up to $50 for a full day.