Review: It All Began with Foxhole Frank
This contact led to the re-discovery of six boxes of diaries, letters, reminiscences, and photographs, most of which had been transcribed and typewritten, but never published. The Lyman & Merrie…
Interning at the Springfield Museums: An Easy Decision
Hi! My name is Kirsten and I am currently a senior in my last semester studying Public and Corporate Communications at Westfield State University. Growing up, like so many of…
Museum Book Club: Recommended Reading from Our Staff
Looking to curl up with a good book? Check out these recommendations from our staff. Give while you shop! Bookmark smile.amazon.com and select the Springfield Museums as your preferred charity.…
In Search of the Gileadites
Should one of your number be arrested, you must collect together as quickly as possible, so as to outnumber your adversaries... Do not delay one moment after you are ready:…
Dreaming of Summer Travel Plans?
Take a Virtual Road Trip through the American Art Collections of the Springfield Museums Since the early days of automobile travel, tourists and adventure-seekers have taken to the open road…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Local Research Using Infrared
In the video Working Remotely we saw examples of how wavelengths we can't see help us to learn about objects beyond the Earth. Robert Gutermuth, Associate Research Professor of Astronomy…
ASTRONOMY DAY: The Seymour Planetarium: Historic Past and Brilliant Future
In addition to introducing generations of Springfield residents to the wonders of the night sky, the Korkosz projector in the Seymour Planetarium stands as an example of Springfield ingenuity, right…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Get Started in Backyard Astronomy
The night sky is an exotic destination we can reach without ever leaving the comfort of our home or neighborhood. And a telescope or binoculars will reveal even more of…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Bringing the Stars (and Moon) to the People
We are excited to bring you a virtual edition of Astronomy Day this year! Astronomy day was first observed in 1973 in an event organized by Doug Berger, at that…
Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery
You might have seen that imitating beloved art—with what you can find around the house—is all the rage during this time of sheltering in place. The Springfield Museums invite you…
