Springfield Museums is pleased to announce Planet Earth: You Are Here family fun for December 27-30! Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s mustachioed environmental activist The Lorax and our permanent collections, visitors can choose from an array of STEM and STEAM-based activities that celebrate the place we all call home.
“This vacation week, families can play together in the warmth of the Springfield Museums while immersing themselves in hands-on learning,” said Larissa Murray, Director of Education. “Anchored by our exhibits, each day has special highlights in addition to recurring activity stations.”
HIGHLIGHTS
Meet and Greet with the Lorax: Come snap a selfie with this beloved character! (Schedule varies)
Tuesday, December 27: Story Time with the Lorax, 12:30-1 pm
Wednesday, December 28: Amazing Nano Brother Juggling Show 1 pm: In this performance, Dan and Joel put on a juggling show about atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces after they realize the scheduled performers—the Amazing Nano Brothers—are too small to see!
Thursday, December 29: Earth: Far Out and Up Close, 12 pm & 2 pm: Explore the planet with satellite views that create an immersive virtual experience. Recommended for ages 6+.
Friday, December 30: Winter Tracking Game, 11 am-3 pm: Presented by US Fish and Wildlife Service
DAILY ACTIVITY STATIONS
Live Animal Encounter, 11:30 am-2:30 pm: Join one of our friendly educators to learn more about the animals that call the Springfield Science Museum home!
Recycled Animal Sculpture, 12-4 pm: Create an animal out of recycled materials.
Wheel of Extinction, 12-4 pm: Can you identify which animals are extinct? Spin the wheel and find out.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Gingerbread: Flour to Fables
Through December 31
Springfield Science Museum
Step into a fantastical world of fables where flour, sugar, and spice have been blended and baked to bring classic stories to life. Colorful and sweet displays created by local bakeries, schools, and families tell the stories of clever and bold animals as they go on adventures and learn important lessons.
The Grinch’s Grotto
Through December 31
Wood Museum of Springfield History
Exclusively available at the Springfield Museums, the Grinch’s Grotto gives you and your loved ones a rare opportunity to visit his special cave and strike a pose or two. The Grinch’s Grotto is in the midst of a Who-ville space with interactive stations sure to amuse the whole family. Grow your heart three sizes with the joy of this immersive experience!
The Grinch’s Grotto is from the creators of The Dr. Seuss Experience, and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Sponsored locally by M&T Bank
