Part 2: Welcome Gallery

Part 2: Welcome Gallery.

We begin your tour at the three blue and white teardrop shaped exhibit structures next to the main entrance of the Richard Merkin building. Here you can learn more about the founding of the Broad Institute, our collaborative partnerships with organizations in Kendall Square and around the globe, and a basic introduction to some key scientific concepts that will help you better understand the rest of the exhibits. 

Begin at the structure closest to the door. The Broad Institute, named for philanthropists Eli and Edyth Broad, is a scientific research institute that studies the human genome so that we can better understand the root causes of human disease. Founded in 2004 as a response to the completion of the Human Genome Project, scientists wanted to apply this newly discovered knowledge to disease research. And that’s what we’ve been working on ever since. 

The interior panels of this gallery outline key Broad values. Ethical biomedical research, equity in datasets, collaboration across disciplines and the global scientific community, and patient partnerships are essential to our work. You’ll see more examples of these themes throughout the Discovery Center.  

Move around to the final panel in this gallery where we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your own questions and ideas. What interests you? How would you like to be involved? Whatever the answer, we’re glad you’ve joined us on this journey.

If you want to read more about the Broad, follow the QR code on the side of this exhibit structure, beneath the glossary panel. 

When you’re ready, make your way to the three yellow and white exhibit structures in the front corner of the museum.