Cut out image of The Foundry building in a red overlay with a person standing in front of the building

Picture Yourself at The Foundry

From maker space workshops to a dance studio, a Food Lab to a performance space, The Foundry’s array of spaces will serve your individual or group needs. Bring your creative spirit!

Parking & Hours

We're located at 101 Rogers St., Cambridge, MA 02142.

The building is 0.4 miles away from the Kendall/MIT stop, where you can catch the red line and 64, 68, 85, CT2, 64, 68, and 85 buses.

The building is 0.5 miles away from the Lechmere stop, where you can catch the Green Line and 69, 80, 87, and 88 buses.

The Foundry does not have a designated parking lot. Metered parking is available on Third, Fifth, and Rogers St.

You can find a comprehensive map of parking options here.

Foundry Hours

Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm

Maker Space Hours

Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm - 8 pm
Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 12 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 10 pm

Common Spaces

The Community Hall inside The Foundry building

Community Hall

The tables, chairs, and soft seating make the Community Hall the perfect place to enjoy The Foundry environment on your own time. Take a look at the architecture, check out the activity around you, and peer through the skylights.

Hours

Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm

A perspective shot of the Jukebox nook inside The Foundry

Jukebox

The Foundry Jukebox is a unique community story sharing project that highlights the voices of Cambridge, commissioned through the percent-for-art-program by Cambridge Arts Council.

Hours

Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm

A perspective shot of the Jukebox nook inside The Foundry

In Other Eyes

This mixed-media sculpture was created at The Foundry by Wen-hao Tien, a long-time Cambridge artist. Tien captures the nuances of cultures from her multicultural neighbors and in their own handwriting. Does culture color our views? What lens do you look through? This co-creating project is an evolving sculpture. Tien welcomes your participation and can be reached here. For more information about the project, visit Tien's website.

Hours

This is an outdoor exhibit open 24/7

Reserve a Space

You can reserve the Community Hall, Demonstration Kitchen, Performance Space, Dance Studio, Multipurpose Rooms, and Workshops for your needs.

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Maker Spaces

Let your brain and hands do their thing! We offer four kinds of maker spaces: Woodworking, Metal Arts, Fiber Arts, and STEAM. Plus rentable fine art studio space!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I bring food to The Foundry?

Yes, you can bring food to The Foundry and eat in any of the rooms except the maker spaces. If you are looking to bring in catering for an event, we do not have any restrictions on who you work with.

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Where can I store my belongings while I'm attending an event or class?

Participants are welcome to store their belongings in the room they're in for a program. There are also public lockers available across from the first-floor bathrooms.

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How do I get there using public transit?

The building is 0.4 miles away from the Kendall MIT stop where you can catch the red line and 64, 68, 85, CT2, 64, 68, and 85 buses. The building is 0.5 miles away from the Lechmere stop where you can catch the green line and 69, 80, 87, and 88 buses. You can find walking directions to The Foundry here.

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What is the parking situation like?

We don't have designated parking, so your best bet would be finding public parking on the neighboring streets (Third St, Rogers St, Fifth Street). There are also a number of parking garages in the area if you need a longer term solution. We have a loading area if you need to pick up or drop off large objects, but you'll need to find parking after dropping off. See parking options here.

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Covid-19 Policies

We believe in doing what we can to keep our most vulnerable community members safe. We follow local city and state regulations. Our staff is fully vaccinated and we encourage the use of masks indoors. Shops are cleaned after each use.

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