Universities in Boston and Cambridge

Visiting Cambridge colleges and universities is an inspiring experience. Harvard University, the nation’s oldest university, MIT and Boston University are conveniently located within close proximity to the other and offer various options for campus tours, public events and lectures, and attractions including museums.

In addition to its legacy in higher learning, Harvard University features such notable attractions as the Harvard Museum of Natural History and Harvard Art Museum that comprises three leading art museums and four research centers. At MIT, visitors can engage in scientific exploration at the MIT Museum where the public can learn about current cutting-edge research programs. MIT is one of the most highly regarded universities for science and technology. Since its founding in 1869, Boston University has amassed an impressive list of alumni, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boston University offers an impressive variety of visual and performing arts shows each year at its campus galleries and theatres that are open to the public.