Restoring the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts’ Historic Front Doors
When the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, now called the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, opened to the public in October of 1933, the building was praised…
The Future of the Springfield Science Museum
Did you know that our newly-appointed Director of Science is the first woman to hold the position in more than 70 years? Jenny Powers recently chatted with Zydalis Bauer of…
Local Voices on Front Row Center Icons
We asked local musicians, DJs, and photographers to share their thoughts about Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul, on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts…
What Does a Museum Curator Do?
Ever wonder how exhibits at the Museums come together? In this digital exclusive for Connecting Point on NEPM, Curator of Art Maggie North shares what goes on behind the scenes…
Reverend William N. DeBerry: Community Leader
One of the foundational African American community leaders in Springfield was the Reverend William Nelson DeBerry (1870-1948). In late February 2022, the Springfield Museums Archives were gifted photographs and articles…
The Three Keys to a Great Photograph
Tip and Tricks Revealed by the Members of the Springfield Photographic Society When you set out to take a great photograph, it is important to consider three key elements: the…
Behind the Scenes: Taxidermy
Did you ever wonder about what goes on “behind the scenes” at the Springfield Museums? Every now and then we like to lift the curtain to let our visitors know…
Interview: The Museum School Welcomes Scholar Kymberly S. Newberry
I came to know Kymberly Newberry while we were both students at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I was a master’s candidate in art history and Kym was finishing up her…
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…
STEM Experiment: Grow Your Own Crystals
Crystals are solids that form when their atoms are arranged into orderly, repeating structures. Using some kitchen chemistry you can create the right environment to grow your own crystals for…