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MIT Libraries Exhibits

The MIT Libraries hosts a variety of exhibitions and displays throughout the year at the Maihaugen Gallery, and other exhibit spaces in Lewis Music Library and Rotch Library.

Exhibits include historical documents, photographs, rare books, maps, artwork and artifacts from Libraries’ Distinctive Collections, as well as artwork from the community. Themes cover many disciplines including history, science, music, art & architecture, culture and current events.


Now open (or opening soon)

MMaihaugen Gallery Exhibit

Out of Antiquity

The “Dead Cities” are a group of over 820 settlements in northwestern Syria. Masterfully carved out of gray limestone and built without cement, many stood in pristine condition until the early 20th century. This exhibit features detailed drawings, as well as maps, models, academic books, and photographs.

Opens October 15, 2024
HHayden Library Loft Exhibit

From Samurai into Engineers

From Samurai into Engineers marks the 150th anniversary of the graduation of MIT’s first Japanese student, Eiichirō Honma (SB 1874), and highlights the experiences of Honma and other Japanese students at MIT who followed in his footsteps.

September 23, 2024 - December 19, 2024
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