The Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) is a 175-acre community of health care, educational, and religious institutions located adjacent to the Fenway and Mission Hill neighborhoods of Boston, and the Town of Brookline. The LMA has earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious medical, research, and educational centers in the region and the country.
The LMA is served by two MBTA subway lines, the "D" and "E" divisions of the Green Line. It is also served by several MBTA bus routes and private shuttle services. Nearby landmarks and attractions include Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox; Kenmore Square and the Lansdowne Street entertainment district; the Museum of Fine Arts; Symphony Hall; and the Christian Science Center.
Click here for a map or to view aerial photographs of the LMA.
The Longwood Area Institutions
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Children’s Hospital
- The Colleges of the Fenway
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Emmanuel College
- Harvard University:
- Judge Baker Children’s Center
- Massachusetts College of Art
- Simmons College
- Temple Israel
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Wheelock College
- The Winsor School
About the Longwood Medical and Academic Area