CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE – NEWS/ — The Space Consortium has announced the eighth edition of Massachusetts Space Week, a statewide celebration of space and STEM engagement across the Commonwealth from April 20-26, 2026. Across seven days, the week will feature more than 100 events hosted by 85 partner institutions at over 45 venues statewide, including 30+ public library programs, with many events free and open to the public and welcoming participants of all ages.
Massachusetts Space Week, held during the third week of April, serves as the culminating statewide celebration, bringing together research institutions, museums, libraries, educators, industry leaders, students, and the public through talks, screenings, workshops, and community events.
The 2026 program introduces three new flagship community events: Massachusetts Space Day, held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on April 21; the inaugural Space Week Gala, on Wednesday, April 22 in downtown Boston; and the first Massachusetts Star Fest, on Boston Common on Friday, April 24, featuring stargazing groups from across the state.
Program highlights include:
Massachusetts Space Day (April 21)
The inaugural Space Week Gala
More than 10 stargazing events statewide
Programs hosted at over 30 public libraries
Workshops and demonstrations for students and early-career professionals
Family-friendly activities and hands-on experiences
A Space Careers and Resources Fair
Open houses and museum exhibits
Keynote lectures and expert panels
Free planetarium shows
Space trivia and board game nights
The 6th edition of the Space Film Festival
Among its goals, Massachusetts Space Week aims to highlight the Commonwealth as a leading space state. From the Apollo collection at the JFK Library to major space exhibits at institutions such as the Museum of Science, Boston, and the Springfield Museums, to programming at the Christa McAuliffe Center in Framingham and research hubs across Cambridge, Lowell, and beyond, Massachusetts offers a dynamic and multidisciplinary space ecosystem.
Massachusetts Space Week aligns with Earth Day and the Commonwealth’s School Vacation Week to encourage broad public and family participation.
While most events are free and open to the public, accessibility support is available for ticketed events through The Space Consortium Accessibility Fund, ensuring participation for low-income households. The program is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to participants of all ages and backgrounds.
The full program is now available online: https://spaceconsortium.org/space-week-schedule/
MASSACHUSETTS SPACE WEEK
April 20-26, 2026
https://spaceconsortium.org/
FACTS & FIGURES
100+ events in 7 days
85 partner institutions
30+ public library programs
45+ venues across Massachusetts
Events free and open to the public
All ages welcome
