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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!

Plan Your Visit

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Building Amenities

  • All bathrooms on the first floor are gender neutral. Two bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Sinks in all first floor bathrooms are 34 inches tall with a 12 inch reach to the faucet.
  • Second floor bathrooms are labeled men’s and women’s, but visitors are welcome to use whichever bathroom affirms their gender identity.
  • Changing stations are available in first floor accessible bathrooms.
  • Private room is available for nursing or other private medical needs.This space can also be used as a low sensory location to escape from loud noise or strong smells. The Privacy Room is located next to the first floor bathrooms.
  • Free WiFi is available for all visitors to the Foundry. 
  • Personal belongings can be stored in lockers. There are 20 lockers located across from the first floor bathrooms.
  • Water fountain is between the lockers and the privacy room.
  • Mini fridge located in Green Room and large fridge located in the Food Lab.
  • Service animals are welcomed in the space.
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Directions

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.

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Parking

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.

First Street Garage by CambridgeSide is a 10-minute walk from The Foundry and offers day and weekend rates

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Public Health

  • All Foundry employees will be required to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. 
  • Mask use is encouraged within the indoor spaces of the Foundry to help protect our most vulnerable community members. Mask use will be encouraged for all visitors to the Foundry building, and masks will be on hand for those who need one. 
  • In the event of a surge in cases for Covid-19 or any other public health crisis disease, the Foundry will comply and follow local City of Cambridge guidelines and regulations.
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Sensory Information

  • All lighting in the building are LED lights and most rooms receive natural sunlight as well. The Steam Set also has colored gels for performances. The privacy room will be available for visitors who need a break from lighting in the building.
  • Signs in the building are in braille. To request translation for an event please email info@cambridgefoundry.org.
  • Visitors can bring in their own food and beverages. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free space.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the building or within 25 feet of the building.

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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