Boston 2026 World Expo: Eight Days of First-Class Stamp Show Fun for All Ages May 23-30, 2026

Boston 2026 World Expo is free and runs May 23-30th at the Boston Convention Center (415 Summer Street Boston). Explore the world one tiny painting at a time at 4,000 exhibit frames and hundreds of stamp dealers, and meet 60 societies and 40 global post offices along with daily events and workshops running May 23-30 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Held once every ten years, the Boston 2026 World Expo (Boston2026.com) is sponsored by the United States Postal Service and strives to expand the world of philately to the next generation of collectors, one stamp at a time Enjoy: - Children's activities and free stamps, along with an exciting beginners area to learn more about stamp collecting - Meet world-class stamp collections and 40+ post offices, including Greenland, Ireland, Spain, Romania, India, and the Ukraine - Learn about stamps and collecting from experts from US Postal Service, Spellman Museum, and the Smithsonian. - View Queen Elizabeth II's Phantom IV Rolls Royce amidst an incredible display of British royal family culture and postal artifacts, including letters written by the Queen and items used by her father, grandfather, and Queen Victoria. This major international philatelic exhibition is offered every ten years in the United States, and is aligned with the historical 250th anniversary activities and features daily special events and workshops along with USPS daily ceremonies showcasing new stamp unveilings and first day issues. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sat. 5/23 - Friday 5/29); Sat. 5/30 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: Free but online registration recommended to access the show's app (Boston2026.com) Beyond exhibits, Boston 2026 will host hundreds of meetings, roundtable discussions, and presentations across 40 meeting rooms supporting education, collaboration, and international exchange. Signature events, including a large opening ceremony and a closing awards dinner, will create a unique and memorable experience for exhibitors, delegates, and visitors. History buffs, art lovers, ephemera and mail artists, scout troops, and youth groups welcome. Visit <a href="http://boston2026.com/">http://boston2026.com/</a> for information on attending dealers, post offices, exhibitors, and events, scout merit badges, and more. URL: Tickets: <a href="https://go.evvnt.com/3595322-0?pid=5248">https://go.evvnt.com/3595322-0?pid=5248</a>

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