Cambridge Masonic Temple

While we make every effort to secure a fully accessible venue for our performances, there is limited physical accessibility at the Cambridge Masonic Temple. Read more below.

Built in 1910, the Cambridge Masonic Temple is home to Amicable Lodge, A. F. & A. M., the oldest Masonic Lodge in Cambridge, Massachusetts, instituted in 1805. The building was designated a Cambridge landmark in 2009. Learn More

1950 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140

Driving

From the West: On I-90 East/Massachusetts Turnpike, take exit 131 on the left towards Allston-Brighton/Cambridge. Keep right towards Cambridge/Somerville. Cross the bridge and turn left onto Memorial Dr. Continue for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Plympton St. Turn left onto Massachusetts Ave. Continue for 1 mile and the temple will be on the left.

From the South: On I-93 North, take exit 20 towards Somerville/Sullivan Sq. Turn left towards Somerville onto Cambridge St. Continue for 1 mile, then turn right onto Somerville Ave. Immediately bear right onto Bow St., then bear left at the fork. Continue onto Somerville Ave. Continue for 1 mile, then turn right on Elm St. Continue for 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Beech St. Turn left on Massachusetts Ave., and the temple will be on the right.

From the North: On I-93 South, take exit 22 toward Route 16 East/Everett/Revere. Merge onto the Mystic Valley Parkway, then take the next right towards Route 38/Somerville/Medford onto Harvard St. Continue for 1 mile. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto College Ave. Continue for 0.4 miles, then take a slight left onto Elm St. Continue for 0.4 miles, then turn right onto Beech St. Turn left on Massachusetts Ave., and the temple will be on the right.

Public Transportation

MBTA Subway: Take the Red Line to Porter. Exit the station and head north on Massachusetts Ave. to the Temple, less than a 5-minute walk.

MBTA Commuter Rail: Take the Fitchburg Line to Porter. Exit the station and head north on Massachusetts Ave. to the Temple, less than a 5-minute walk.

MBTA Bus: Take the 77, 83, or 96 bus to Massachusetts Ave. at Davenport St. (northbound) or Massachusetts Ave. opposite Beech St. (southbound).

There is no parking at the Masonic Temple and limited non-residential street parking in the immediate vicinity. Paid public parking is available at the University Hall parking lot with access from Roseland St., less than a 10-minute walk from the venue.

For performances at the Masonic Temple, A.R.T. will offer discount validation for University Place Garage and the Charles Square Garage in Harvard Square. To obtain discount validation, please visit the Will Call before the performance.

Parking: There is no parking at the Masonic Temple. There are three reserved accessible street spaces in the immediate vicinity of the Masonic Temple located at approximately 1971 Massachusetts Ave., 1972 Massachusetts Ave., and 6 Porter Rd. There are also reserved accessible spots at the University Hall parking lot (details above).

Entrance and Performance Space: The main entrance of the Masonic Temple is five steps up from ground level, with an additional three steps once inside. The performance space is located one flight of stairs down from the first floor. The accessible entrance is located on the right side of the building through the private parking lot. There is a stair lift available to take down to the performance space from the accessible entrance. Please note that guests will be responsible for transferring in and out of the stair lift.

Seating: The first two rows of seats are on ground level. Some of these seats will be reserved for patrons with access needs. (Please make a note when ordering your tickets or contact Ticket Services to use one of these seats.)

Restrooms: A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available in the lobby of the Porter Square Hotel next door. An usher will direct you.