After Dark: SpaceTime
Thursday, September 11, 2025
6:00-9:00pm
MIT Museum: 314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
After Dark: SpaceTime
Dive into the fabric of spacetime with renowned MIT physicists David Kaiser, Nergis Mavalvala, and Salvatore Vitale as they share captivating stories about the quest to confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity, the mind-bending science of gravitational waves, and what these discoveries are revealing about the nature of our universe. Then, roll up your sleeves for hands-on demos and activities with MIT researchers exploring LIGO — the groundbreaking instrument that first detected gravitational waves and continues to expand our cosmic knowledge. Plus: black holes, gravity games, space-themed maker activities, and a (weather-permitting) telescope session under the stars.
Ages 18+, tickets required ($20 general admission, $10 MIT ID holders)