The MIT Hobby Shop is a fully-equipped wood and metal shop that teaches students the art of thoughtful design and craft.
The Hobby Shop has fostered MIT’s spirit of learning by doing for over 80 years by providing tools, training, and assistance to all MIT students, faculty, staff, and alums interested in turning their ideas into reality.
Orientations for the Fall term have ended. Hobby Shop is moving to N51, Spring of 2023. We plan to re-open June of 2023
Fall Term Hours
Monday: 10 - 5:00 - Hayami
Tuesday: 10 - 5:00 - Hayami 11 - 7:00 - Coby
Wednesday: 10 - 5:00 - Hayami 12 - 8:00 - Coby
Thursday: 10 - 5:00 - Hayami 12 - 8:00 - Coby
Friday: 10:00 - 4:30 - Hayami 11 - 7:00 - Coby
Saturday: 11:00 - 5:00 - Coby
To become a Hobby Shop Member, please check out the "How to Join" page.
Questions: Email Hayami: hayami@mit.edu
Where are we?
W31-031. Our entrance door is near the corner of Massachusetts Ave and Vassar St.. Come down the hall and dial the call box 3-4343.
HS Entrance Map.pdf 
