Kendall Band
A three-piece musical sculpture installed between the subway tracks at Kendall Station near MIT.

šŸ“œ A three-piece musical sculpture installed between the subway tracks at Kendall Station near MIT.
šŸ” Created by Paul Matisse, grandson of Henri Matisse, it brought musicality to the rumbling station.

Why Go

šŸŽ¶ Experience unique musical art in a subway station
āš™ļø Interact with three distinct elements: Pythagoras (bells), Kepler (ring), Galileo (thunder sheet)
šŸ¤ Support an ongoing restoration project by MIT students
šŸ“ Easily accessible via MBTA Red Line

Why Avoid

šŸ› ļø Historically prone to disrepair, may not always be fully functional
šŸš§ Public operation can be limited due to maintenance issues

Tips

āœ‹ Treat the levers gently to help preserve the sculpture
šŸ“ Look for explanatory handwritten letters from the artist on station walls
šŸš‡ Located in Kendall Station (MIT Station) on Main Street at Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours

šŸ•’ MBTA Red Line operates Mo-Sa 5:15 AM - 1:20 AM, Su 6:00 AM - 1:20 AM.

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