The Museums are open seven days a week and we invite you to play, explore, and create with us. Free with museum admission!
Don’t forget about our special exhibits!
Note: Activities, locations, and times subject to change. Please pick up a daily schedule in the Welcome Center for the most up to date information.
Giant Bubbles, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Gather on the Quad for Mr. Vinny’s Big Bubble show—chase and pop these giant bubbles designed by Mr. Vinny himself! Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Toe Jam Puppet Band, 1-1:45 pm
Join us for an entertaining, interactive show for visitors of all ages! Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Davis Auditorium, Lower Level, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts)
Bird Kite, 11 am-3 pm
Take to the skies! Assemble an im-peck-able bird kite to fly outdoors. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Flora & Fauna I-Spy, 11 am-3 pm
Search for plants and animals featured in many of Frida Kahlo’s paintings. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Origami La Casa Azul, 11 am-3 pm
Make an origami replica of Frida’s home. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Botanical Headband, 12-4 pm
Create your own flower crown inspired by the glorious botanical crowns featured in Frida’s portraits. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor GWVS Smith Art Museum
Spark!Lab: Recycled Flowers, 11 am-1 pm
Create your own flowers using recycled materials. Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Summer Spectacular is sponsored by Baystate Health, Berkshire Bank, Country Bank, Florence Bank, Eversource, Health New England, M&T Bank; and Charles H. Hall Foundation, N.A., Bank of America, Trustee.
