Springfield Museums Announces Return of Grinchmas and Holiday Festivities
The Springfield Museums is thrilled to announce the return of Grinchmas, the most wonderful (and awful) way to celebrate the holiday season! Beginning Saturday, November 21, with the opening of the Grinch’s Grotto, this annual celebration invites visitors to grow…
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum Reopen with Two Extraordinary Exhibitions
The Springfield Museums will reopen the historic George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum to the public on Saturday, October 24, following a nine-month preservation project. The reopening will introduce visitors to two compelling special exhibitions, Visions of the Supernatural and…
Springfield Museums Summons All Spirits to ‘Spellbound’
Evening celebrates reopening of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum and supports arts and education. The Springfield Museums will welcome guests to an alluring evening of art and intrigue at Spellbound: Fall Fundraiser 2026 on Thursday, October 22, from…
Springfield Museums Elects New Trustees and Board Chair, Announces $500,000 MassMutual Gift
The Springfield Museums elected three new members to its Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting of Corporators on Wednesday, September 23. The newly elected trustees are Jeffrey I. Fialky, Esq., John Pappas, and Erica True. Cynthia Campbell was named…
The Springfield Museums Announce 2026 Ubora and Ahadi Recipients
The African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award, which will be presented at a special ceremony at the Museums on Saturday, September 19, at 6…
Springfield Museums Hosts Free Latino Arts Festival Featuring Smithsonian Curator, Live Music, and Family Fun
The Springfield Museums, in partnership with the Mi Museo Committee, invites the community to celebrate the richness and diversity of Latino arts and culture at the fourth annual Latino Arts Festival on Friday, August 28. The free festival features a…
Discover the Journey from Garden to Table at the Springfield Museums
This summer, families are invited to discover how food, art, and culture come together during the Springfield Museums' final installment of Summer at the Museums. On weekdays from August 3-14, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities inspired by the special exhibition,…
Roll the Dice on Summer Fun at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums invites families to press play on the next chapter of Summer #AtTheMuseums with a two-week celebration inspired by the interactive special exhibition Game On! Weekdays from July 20–31, visitors can enjoy a campus-wide lineup of hands-on activities,…
Liberty Bank Foundation Makes Named Gift to Support Dinosaur Exhibition
New signage to be unveiled July 16 during special recognition ceremony The Springfield Museums will officially recognize Liberty Bank Foundation's generous support of its new permanent exhibition, Dinosaurs Still Live: The Story of Archosaurs, with the unveiling of new exhibition…
Your Summer Staycation Destination: Six Weeks of Family Fun at the Museums
Now open seven days a week, the Springfield Museums is ready to welcome visitors with a full slate of activities during Summer at the Museums, taking place July 6 through August 14. The six-week series features hands-on art and science…
Springfield Museums Celebrates Pride, Creativity, and Community at Family Pride Day
The Springfield Museums invites families, friends, and community members to celebrate diversity, equality, and self-expression during Family Pride Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 am to 5 pm. This annual celebration features a rainbow of activities for all ages…
Springfield Museums Salutes Military Families with Free Admission This Summer
The Springfield Museums is pleased to once again participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day,…