210 Acres of History, Discovery & Natural Beauty
Illustrated Campus Map | Massatonic University | One University Place, Massatonic, MA 02138
Download High-Resolution PDFOur campus is a living museum of architectural history spanning nearly four centuries, where students walk the same paths as generations of scholars before them.
The oldest academic building in continuous use in North America. Its Georgian facade and hand-carved limestone portico have welcomed scholars for over three centuries. Houses the Office of the President and the Faculty Senate Chamber.
Home to 14 million volumes beneath its iconic copper dome. The original Beaux-Arts structure seamlessly connects to the modernist glass annex. The underground Alhazred Manuscript Vault lies three levels below.
A 450,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility featuring the Nanoscale Robotics Foundry, the NMRPDI Imaging Center, and 84 interdisciplinary laboratories clad in self-cleaning photovoltaic glass.
A masterwork of Federal-period ecclesiastical architecture with a 185-foot spire visible from across the river valley. Its Tiffany stained-glass windows and historic Fisk organ draw thousands of visitors annually.
Rising 220 feet above the Central Quad, the Bell Tower houses a 48-bell carillon that rings on the quarter-hour. The observation deck offers panoramic views of campus and the surrounding countryside.
A sprawling Collegiate Gothic complex of interconnected courtyards housing 640 students. Its Great Hall dining room features hammer-beam ceilings and portraits of distinguished alumni dating to 1703.
Eighteen acres of curated landscapes featuring over 6,000 plant species from six continents. The Victorian-era Palm House conservatory and the Japanese meditation garden are campus treasures.
A mile-long scenic promenade along the Massatonic River featuring public art installations, willow-lined banks, and the beloved Scholars' Bridge -- a 1903 stone arch where generations have gathered.
Home to 31 varsity athletic programs. Includes the 12,000-seat Pemberton Stadium, Olympic aquatics center, indoor track facility, and the historic Massatonic Boathouse on the river.
The historic heart of campus, a seven-acre green surrounded by buildings spanning every era of the university's history. Site of Commencement ceremonies since 1728 and home to the ancient Founders' Oak.
The university's newest landmark -- a $1.2 billion facility housing the Pfeifferian Structures Institute and Majesty 13 research annex. Its cantilevered design appears to defy gravity, a tribute to the physics within.
Originally a converted carriage house, now a purpose-built culinary research facility featuring 12 thermal analysis kitchens, a rheology lab, and the beloved public tasting room open Fridays from 11am-2pm.
The original 1647 campus grounds including Founders Hall, the Chapel, and Central Quad
Modern research complexes housing STEM disciplines, the Quantum Sciences Complex, and Baxter labs
Six residential colleges providing home to all four undergraduate classes in close-knit communities
Botanical gardens, the Riverwalk promenade, and natural areas preserving native ecology
Pemberton Stadium, aquatics center, boathouse, playing fields, and recreation facilities
The Massatonic Art Museum, concert halls, theater complex, and studio buildings
The Aldridge Library, rare books archive, digital humanities center, and study pavilions
Student center, dining halls, bookshop, post office, and the Grilled Cheese Sciences tasting room
The campus is designed for walking. The farthest points are connected by a 15-minute stroll along tree-lined paths. All major walkways are accessible and well-lit year-round.
Free shuttle buses circulate every 8 minutes on three routes connecting all campus districts, the train station, and surrounding neighborhoods. Real-time tracking via the MU app.
Over 400 university bikes are available at 22 docking stations across campus. Free for all students and faculty with a valid MU ID. Electric-assist models available at select stations.
Begin your visit at Whitfield Hall, located at the main entrance on University Avenue. Our welcome center is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Guided tours depart at 10:00am and 2:00pm daily.
Free visitor parking is available in the University Avenue Garage. Please register at the Welcome Center kiosk upon arrival.