The Hobby Shop is both a woodworking and metalworking shop open to all members of the MIT community. The mission of the shop is to provide an opportunity for members to design and build objects of utility and art in a relaxed atmosphere.
Novices are welcome.
The facility is located in the basement of DuPont, room W31-031. Access is by way of the main entrance to Dupont Athletic Center. The Shop is a division of the Campus Activities Complex office and is overseen by the Committee on the Hobby Shop, which is appointed by the President. The Committee includes student members, faculty, staff, and alumni. Activities Members have undertaken a wide variety of projects.