Vaccination Advocates Boost Confidence!
We spoke with community leaders in support of building vaccine confidence. Here is what they said.
Happy National Pencil Day!
On March 30, 1858, Hymen Lipman patented an invention that would become known to students, artists, and writers around the world. Lipman’s simple yet groundbreaking design combined two existing devices:…
An Intern’s Perspective: Welcome to Literacy Lodgings!
This series of blog posts--An Intern's Perspective--is dedicated to exploring the many exhibits that exist within the Springfield Museums and the importance of literacy in all aspects of the Museums.…
Congratulations to the Winners of Our 2021 Gingerbread Competition!
The Under the Sea Gingerbread Exhibit was breathtaking in every sense. The exhibit gallery was transformed into an undersea paradise complete with buried treasure, mermaids and whales! The creativity of…
Celebrating Lives, Mourning Deaths: Ubora Awards Winners Who Have Recently Passed
The Ubora Award recognizes African American leaders who have made a significant impact on their community, above and beyond. As the Museums prepare to celebrate the thirtieth Ubora Award winner,…
Meet the Artists in Pynchon Park
The Springfield Museums, Springfield Cultural Partnership , Mayor Domenic Sarno, The Springfield Parks and Recreation Department, and the Springfield Business Improvement District presented a Meet the Artist event, Wednesday, November…
Mara Sfara Artist Statement: Empathy for Animals Helps Everyone
Art can help us connect with animals in ways that help both ourselves and our planet. In art, animals can be endeared to us by focusing on their remarkable beauty,…
Tracing the Lineage of African Americans in Western Massachusetts
The Archives at the Springfield Museums, located in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, are an exemplary resource for learning about local history and uncovering links to…
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month and #NuestroBaseball in Springfield, MA
Since 1989, September 15th through October 15th has illuminated the beauty across the Hispanic and Latinx diaspora by way of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. This particular Heritage Month is…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Art
September 15 – October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. The Springfield Museums would like to showcase some of the works in our collection by contemporary Hispanic/Latinx artists. In the…