April 2021 Treasures at the Springfield Museums
The Museums are honored to be able to share pieces from the collections and images from around the Quadrangle in the weekly column Treasures at the Springfield Museums in the…
View the Entries in Our Virtual Earth Day Contest
This year marked the 31st annual Earth Day Festival celebrated at the Springfield Museums. Due to pandemic restrictions on outdoor gathering capacities, we invited the public to join us virtually…
Climate Connections: Marlene Yu’s Disappearing Forest I and II
In my search for the variations of the many faces in nature, I have found that nature provides an infinite source of inspiration for artistic expression. I love the many…
Book Recommendation: The Element In The Room
Track down the amazing matter around you and it can give you clues to the universe itself. Join Sherlock Ohms, the super-scientific detective in The Element In The Room. This…
The Migration of the Wildebeest
The great wildebeest migration is a fascinating journey that takes place on the continent of Africa once a year. The migration occurs in southern Africa in the Serengeti plains part…
The Garners, Ubora Award Winners, Left a Legacy of Love for Each Other and the Local Community
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1925, Dr. Albert “Bert” Y. Garner, and Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Garner were happily married for 71 years before their homegoings. Gerry passed away on January…
Women’s History Month 2021
The Springfield Museums celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting women of the past, and present who are shaping the future! Women’s History Month is celebrated throughout the month of March.…
Exploring the Architecture and Tiffany Windows of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
The Springfield Art Museum is intended, in itself, to be worthy of study… No time nor money has been spared to have the building constructed in the most thorough and…
Stegosaurus: Docent Tour
As you enter Dinosaur Hall you’re immediately drawn to the looming Tyrannosaurus Rex. Not only is T-Rex front and center, but he strikes such an ominous pose it’s easy to…
