April Science Vacation Week at MIT

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Dates:	Monday, April 20, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hours:	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Learn Something

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming. Free with admission unless otherwise noted.

We are excited to once again be partnering with the Highland Street Foundation to offer free admission all day on April 24. We'll have special, April School Vacation Week programming for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Monday, April 20

11:00-12:30PM, Exchange: Microscopy
1:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Balance Sculptures

Tuesday, April 21

10:30-12:00PM, Family Workshop: Build Your Own Chess Set
11:00-12:30PM, Exchange: Microscopy
1:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Balance Sculptures

Wednesday, April 22

11:00-12:30PM, Exchange: Microscopy
2:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Balance Sculptures
2:30-4:00PM, Family Workshop: Stop Motion

Thursday, April 23

11:00-12:30PM, Exchange: Microscopy
1:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Balance Sculptures
2:30-4:00PM, Family Workshop: Sundial Making

Friday, April 24 - Space Day

11:00-12:30PM, Learning Lab: Exoplanet Mystery

Astronomers are using NASA’s space telescopes to discover new planets beyond our solar system. Hone your scientific sleuthing skills as you decode the signals from space and unravel exoplanets’ mysteries.

1:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Solar Systems
Learn about how solar systems are formed, and create your own solar system mobile!
Saturday, April 25 - DNA Day

Sunday, April 26
12:30-4:30PM, Maker Hub: Balance Sculptures

Looking for more fun things to do? Check out our Boston April Vacation Week guide for lots more great ideas on things to do with the kids this week.

COST

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Free with Museum Admission

WEBSITE

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mitmuseum.mit.edu/programs/

LOCATION

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MIT Museum, 314 Main Street, Gambrill Center, Building E-28, Cambridge, MA, 02142 map