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Directions to Sanders Theatre

Sanders Theatre/Memorial Hall is located at 45 Quincy Street, between Cambridge and Kirkland Streets in Cambridge, a 5 minute walk from Harvard Square.

Parking is severely limited in the vicinity of Harvard Square. We strongly recommend the use of public transportation. The MBTA Red Line, with parking available at Braintree and Alewife stations, goes right into Harvard Square. (See maps from MBTA.) Some Sanders Theatre events include free parking for patrons at Harvard’s Broadway Garage or another parking facility. Parking information will be included for each specific event listed at the Harvard Box Office. For private events (for example Commencement activities or Harvard reunions), please contract the event organizers directly.

Public Transportation

The management of Memorial Hall, in keeping with state and local government and University efforts to reduce traffic congestion, urges patrons to use public transportation when attending events in the Harvard Square area. The Harvard Square stop on the Red Line of the MBTA subway system is a five minute walk from Sanders Theatre and is well-lit.

  • From South of Boston: Drive to Braintree MBTA station parking garage (Braintree exit 17 off of Route 3 coming from Cape Cod or the South Shore). Take the Red Line in the direction of Alewife to “Harvard”. Allow approximately 45 minutes for the subway portion of the trip.
  • From the North of Boston: Drive to the Alewife MBTA station parking garage. Take the Red Line. Get off at the third stop; “Harvard”. Allow fifteen minutes for subway portion of the trip.
  • From the West of Boston: Drive to Riverside MBTA station in Newton, the western terminus of one branch of the Green Line (Exit 22A from Route 128), where there is an open-air parking lot. Take the Green Line to the “Park Street” stop. Go downstairs, following signs marked “Red Line to Alewife”. Take train in the direction of Alewife four stops to “Harvard”. Allow 45 minutes for subway portion of the trip.

Driving Directions

Driving from South of Boston

  • Take I-93 North to exit 26 (Cambridge/Storrow Drive*).
  • Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive*
  • Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston.
  • Take the Harvard Square exit.
  • Turn right at end of ramp onto John F.Kennedy Street.
  • Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.
  • Continue with directions through Harvard Square.

Driving from North of Boston

  • Take I-93 South to exit 26 (Storrow Drive*/North Station).
  • Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive*.
  • Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston.
  • Take the Harvard Square exit.
  • Turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street.
  • Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.
  • Continue with directions through Harvard Square

Driving from West of Boston

  • Take I-90 East (Mass Turnpike) to exit exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston)
  • Bear right after toll booth at end of exit ramp.
  • Turn left after lights (before the bridge) onto Storrow Drive*.
  • Take Cambridge/Allston exit (1/2 mile ahead) and turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street.
  • Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.
  • Continue with directions through Harvard Square

From the Heart of Harvard Square

  • The Coop is on the left, Out-of-Town News on the right
  • Continue forward on what is now Massachusetts Ave, stay in the middle lane
  • At the next light (Harvard Yard is on your right) stay to the right
  • Take the right under the underpass, follow signs toward Cambridge/Kirkland Streets.
  • Coming up from the underpass, the road splits, stay to the left. This will bring you to a traffic light with Memorial Hall on your left and the firehouse on your right.

To drop off patrons at Sanders Theatre

  • Turn left onto Quincy Street.
  • Stay on the left on Quincy Street.
  • Turn left at light onto Kirkland Street.
  • Turn left into circular driveway. (One way and No Parking policies strictly enforced.)

To park at Broadway Garage (when event parking is available)

  • Go straight through traffic light on Cambridge Street
  • Turn right at second street (Felton Street).
  • Entrance to Garage is on your right.
  • Parking Information

 *Storrow Drive includes low clearance areas and is inaccessible to some trucks or buses. Please consult GPS services for alternative routes.

The President and Fellows of Harvard College assume no responsibility for damages to any vehicle or contents by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, or any other cause.